The U.S. House last Thursday  voted 275-150 to pass a pro-science, pro-consumer bill that would prevent states and local governments from implementing mandatory GMO food labeling laws.   A big win for the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association.

 

The Illinois delegation voted 13-4 in favor of the legislation which we will work to pass this fall in the U.S. Senate.   A number of amendments aimed at watering down the bill were soundly defeated.

 

Roll call on H.R. 1599

 

Yes – Bost, Bustos, Danny Davis, Rodney Davis, Dold, Duckworth, Foster, Hultgren, Kelly, Kinzinger, Lipinski, Roskam and Shimkus.   (Please thank these folks in the coming weeks)

 

No – Gutierrez, Quigley, Rush and Schakowsky

 

Your strong response demonstrated that not only can we match the efforts of our opponents but we can also move nimbly when needed to take advantage of an opportunity to win an important vote in a fast-moving political environment.    Great effort.

 

Again, Thank You!