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This bill establishes the Federal Food Administration (FFA) within the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance food safety, research, and regulation. The new agency will be headed by a Commissioner of Foods appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, with responsibilities including promoting public health, ensuring food safety and proper labeling, and collaborating with international and domestic partners. The bill mandates a comprehensive food facility inspection program that categorizes facilities as high-risk, intermediate-risk, or low-risk, with corresponding inspection frequencies ranging from annual inspections for high-risk facilities to inspections every three years for low-risk facilities, with special provisions for infant formula manufacturing facilities that require semi-annual inspections. The legislation transfers all existing food-related regulatory and enforcement authorities from the Food and Drug Administration to the new Federal Food Administration, including resources from the Human Foods Program, Office of Inspections and Investigations, and Center for Veterinary Medicine. The bill requires interagency collaboration with organizations like the Department of Agriculture, CDC, and NIH, and allows the creation of technical and scientific review groups to support the agency's mission. Additionally, the bill provides for the transfer of existing funding and authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years to support the new administration's operations.

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