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Introduced
05/29/2026
05/29/2026
In Committee
05/29/2026
05/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Celiac Safety Act of 2026," proposes to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is the primary law governing the safety and labeling of food and drugs in the United States. Specifically, it aims to add "gluten-containing grain" to the list of major food allergens that manufacturers must declare on product labels. This inclusion would cover wheat, rye, barley, and their crossbred hybrids, such as triticale, which are known to cause adverse reactions in individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The bill clarifies that "gluten-containing grain" refers to these specific grains and their hybrids. This change will take effect 18 months after the bill is enacted, giving food manufacturers time to adjust their labeling practices to comply with the new requirement.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (55)
Emanuel Cleaver (D)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lois Frankel (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Adelita Grijalva (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
George Latimer (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
John Mannion (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
August Pfluger (R),
Mike Quigley (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Josh Riley (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Michael Rulli (R),
Kim Schrier (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Randy Weber (R),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/29/2026)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
Health
- ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9048/all-info | 05/30/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr9048/BILLS-119hr9048ih.pdf | 06/06/2026 |
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