Safe Step Act
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Summary
Requires group health plans to implement a clear and transparent process for patients to request exceptions to step therapy protocols, ensuring timely access to prescribed medications for chronic conditions like asthma.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.
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Votes & Legislative History
Food Allergy Posters and Training
Mandates food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees and requires food allergy posters in food service establishments.
H.R. 5168
Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
A federal bill introduced in 2025 to transition Puerto Rico to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While not a food safety law, it impacts the ability of low-income families with food allergies to access safe, allergen-free food options.
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