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Introduced
08/16/2024
08/16/2024
In Committee
08/16/2024
08/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal to the definition of ‘‘major food allergen’’.
AI Summary
This bill, the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add "galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose," commonly known as "alpha-gal," to the definition of "major food allergen." This would require food manufacturers to label products containing alpha-gal, which is found in certain non-catarrhine primate mammals and red algae, as a major allergen. The amendment would take effect on January 1, 2026, providing time for implementation. This change is intended to help individuals with alpha-gal allergy, a condition that can cause severe and potentially life-threatening reactions to certain meat and dairy products, be aware of the presence of this allergen in food products.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (32)
Jeff Van Drew (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
John Carter (R),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Ben Cline (R),
Don Davis (D),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Darrell Issa (R),
Hank Johnson (D),
Trent Kelly (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Greg Lopez (R),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Richard McCormick (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Michael Rulli (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 08/16/2024)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9382/all-info | 08/17/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9382/BILLS-118hr9382ih.pdf | 09/09/2024 |
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