Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026
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Summary
Legislation regarding food labeling standards.
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
Medically Necessary Foods Coverage
Medically Necessary Foods Coverage Act of 2022
Requires health insurance plans in the District to provide coverage for medically necessary foods for individuals with specific conditions, including IgE and non-IgE mediated food allergies, FPIES, and eosinophilic esophagitis.
Elijah's Law
Elijah's Law
Requires the commissioner of health to establish anaphylactic policies for child care programs to protect children with severe food allergies.
Allergy Safe Schools Act
Increases food allergy safety in public schools by requiring a nurse in every school, staff training on anaphylaxis, medical action plans, and prohibiting food at school celebrations.
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