To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Expands the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authority to regulate human foods and increases resources for food research. Gives the FDA more power to oversee the safety of the food supply.
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Bill Journey
- Apr 22, 2026
- Apr 22, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
Affects the general public by potentially improving the safety of the food supply, and impacts the food industry by increasing FDA oversight. Also affects FDA researchers and staff by providing them with more resources to conduct food safety research.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic1
Documents
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Bill Details
- Health
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