Stop the DARK Act: National Petition Deliveries
The Senate could vote to block GMO labeling laws within the next week, so people are stepping up all across the country to make sure our Senators know which way to vote. We have lists of the latest petition signers in each state — but we need your help to deliver them before this bill moves any further!
Use the postal code search to the right to find a list of Senate offices near you, then follow the instructions below to host or join a Delivery Event in your area.
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The DARK Act (H.R. 1599/S. 2609), or "Monsanto's Dream Bill," would block state efforts for mandatory GMO labeling. The bill just in passed the Senate Agriculture Committee, and is expected to be voted on by the full Senate in the next couple of weeks.
The Grocery Manufacturers Association, an industry group that represents Monsanto, Nestlé, Dow and Pepsi, is pushing this bill because it would let them continue to keep quiet about their production and use of GMO foods. The clock is ticking since Vermont's statewide GMO labeling law will go into effect in July, and industry groups desperately want to prevent that from happening.
Your Senator has a key role to play in whether or not GMO labeling efforts will be protected. Whether you're concerned about RoundUp used on genetically engineered crops, the potential health and environmental impacts of GMOs, the corporate control of our food system, or states' rights, we need to stop the DARK Act.
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Can you host or attend a petition Delivery Event in your area?
1. Hosting or joining an event is easy. First, enter your zip code into the search bar and find a Senate office location near you.
2. Sign up to host a Delivery Event at the office location closest to you. As the host of the event, you'll set the date and time of the delivery, and others will be able to sign up to join you. We'll send you the petition list for your state once you sign up to host. If you haven't visited your Senator's office before, it's easier than you think, and we're here to help you every step of the way. If the Delivery Event at the location closest to you is already being hosted, simply sign up to join and show up at the date and time specified!
3. You'll receive the petition list and further instructions once you sign up. Contact Katy Kiefer, katy@fwwatch.org, 202-683-4939, with any questions.