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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th 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 seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by adding alpha-gal (scientifically known as galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) to the definition of "major food allergen". Alpha-gal is a sugar molecule found in the meat of mammals and some other sources, which can cause allergic reactions in some people, typically after being bitten by certain ticks. The bill specifically includes ingredients derived from non-catarrhine (non-Old World) primate mammals and red algae in the Gigartinales order as part of the alpha-gal definition. However, the bill also provides an exception for mammal-derived ingredients where the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that no detectable level of alpha-gal is present, such as ingredients from alpha-gal-knockout mammals. The amendment would take effect 18 months after the bill's enactment, giving food manufacturers and regulators time to adapt to the new labeling requirements. This change aims to improve food labeling transparency and help individuals with alpha-gal allergies more easily identify potentially problematic food products.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (38)
Jeff Van Drew (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
John Carter (R),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Ben Cline (R),
Sharice Davids (D),
Don Davis (D),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Jahana Hayes (D),
John Joyce (R),
Tom Kean (R),
Bill Keating (D),
Trent Kelly (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Richard McCormick (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Amata Radewagen (R),
John Rose (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Joe Wilson (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 02/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1178/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1178/BILLS-119hr1178ih.pdf |
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