ABC Montana: Sen. Tester Removes Monsanto Act
Senator Jon Tester helps remove a controversial act, involving genetically-modified crops, from the bill passed to fund the government.
The Monsanto Act slipped into a government funding bill in March. It directed the U.S. Agriculture Department to ignore any judicial ruling that blocked the planting of genetically-modified crops.
Tester said, “I’m pleased that congress stood up for accountability and transparency and against special interests. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to make sure that this damaging provision never again makes it into law.”
