Welcome to Overnight Regulation, your daily rundown of news from the federal agencies, Capitol Hill and beyond. It’s Thursday evening here in Washington and we’re ready for Congress to take a nice long summer recess. http://bit.ly/29Gwaj3

Here’s the latest.

THE BIG STORY 

A bill to create a federal labeling standard for foods with genetically modified ingredients and block states from issuing their own laws sailed through the House on Thursday.

The bill, which passed by a 306 to 117 vote, directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create a national labeling standard that allows food producers to choose how they want to disclose the presence of genetically modified ingredients.

Under the legislation, manufacturers will be able to use text, symbols or a QR code that consumers must scan with a smartphone to relay the information.

The bill passed the Senate last week and now heads to President Obama’s desk.

Democrats slammed the measure, calling it anti-consumer. Critics say the bill will roll back tougher state standards and deny consumers information on their foods.

“It was at the behest of big industry that the QR code be listed as an option,” Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) said when the debating the bill on the floor Wednesday. “Not what’s in the interest of the American consumer, but what a few special interests want”

He argued that QR codes discriminate against low income and elderly people – those without a smartphone or Internet access.

“The debate about GMO labeling is about transparency and the right of every American to know what’s in the food they eat,” he said. “It’s very simple. The best approach would be a clear and easy-to-understand label or symbol, not some crazy QR code that only creates more hassle and confusion.”

Republicans have hailed the legislation has a bipartisan agreement that supports science, which has shown that GMOs are safe.

“I believe the government should old require labels when it is a matter of health of safety or to provide valuable nutritional information,” Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas) said. “It’s important that his state by state patchwork not disrupt the nationwide marketing of food.” 

Obama is reportedly expected to sign the legislation despite the concerns from Democrats and consumer groups.

“While there is broad consensus that foods from genetically engineered crops are safe, we appreciate the bipartisan effort to address consumers’ interest in knowing more about their food, including whether it includes ingredients from genetically engineered crops,” White House spokeswoman Katie Hill told Bloomberg in a story published Wednesday.

“We look forward to tracking its progress in the House and anticipate the president would sign it in its current form.” http://bit.ly/29H7OjW

TOMORROW’S REGS TODAY

The Obama administration will publish 156 new regulations, proposed rules, notices and other administrative actions in Friday’s edition of the Federal Register.

–The Department of Energy (DOE) will issue a new acquisitions regulation.

The acquisitions regulation will “remove out-of-date coverage, update references, and correct minor errors and omissions,” the agency says.

The changes go into effect in 30 days. http://bit.ly/29zdJrK

–The Department of Justice (DOJ) will propose changes to a benefits program for police officers.

The changes stem from the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Act and would “provide a means for claimants to establish that certain public safety officers with chronic, often latent, health conditions sustained a line-of-duty injury,” the agency says.

The public has 60 days to comment. http://bit.ly/29K7sNb

–The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will issue new seismic design guidelines to help power plants withstand earthquakes.

The regulatory guide will clarify design standards for light-water-reactor nuclear power plants.

The guidance goes into effect immediately. http://bit.ly/29V5nMf

NEWS RIGHT NOW

Regulatory system is ‘rigged,’ public interest group says. http://bit.ly/29TK5Sv

Biz groups press IRS to withdraw proposed offshore tax rules. http://bit.ly/29S0Qf4

Feds seek new rules to mitigate oil train derailments. http://bit.ly/29TK2Gx

European regulators expand antitrust case against Google. http://bit.ly/29FD6qA

Revenge porn bill unveiled after struggle to bring tech on board. http://bit.ly/29zYuP8

Microsoft wins victory in warrant case. http://bit.ly/29GsY70

Brexit uncertainty ripples across regulation (Chemistry World). http://rsc.li/29FFu0g

QUOTE OF THE DAY 

“On reflection, my recent remarks in response to press inquiries were ill-advised and I regret making them. Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office. In the future I will be more circumspect,” Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said in a statement, days after joking that she’d move to New Zealand if Donald Trump gets elected. http://bit.ly/29TRCkb

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