"A Senate panel voted Tuesday to advance legislation that would block states from imposing labeling requirements for genetically modified foods.

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the bill in a 14-6 vote vote, sending it to the upper chamber's floor. The House passed similar legislation last year.

"Now is not the time for Congress to make food more expensive for anyone,” said Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), who sponsored the bill.

The bill comes amid a heated fight between consumer groups who want more information about so-called GMO foods and the food industry."

Tim Devaney reports for The Hill March 1, 2016. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Senate Dems Offer Rival Bill On GMO Food Labels" (The Hill) [3]

"Bill Outlawing State GMO Labeling Laws Passes Senate Committee" (Minneapolis Star Tribune) [4]