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Federal bill to add alpha-gal to the definition of 'major food allergen' under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, requiring labeling of alpha-gal in food products.

SponsorRep. Jefferson Van Drew [R-NJ-2] (Republican)

Federal bill to cap the cost of life-saving epinephrine injectors by establishing cost-sharing requirements under group health plans and health insurance coverage.

Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act

Authorizes EPA grants to help communities upgrade air quality systems and protect vulnerable populations, including children with asthma, from hazardous wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

SponsorSen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) (Democratic)

Gio's Law

Establishes a federal grant program for first responder agencies to obtain epinephrine auto-injectors and train police, firefighters, and emergency personnel to recognize and treat anaphylaxis.

SponsorRep. Laura Gillen (NY-04) (Bipartisan)

ADINA Act

Requires drug labels for human use to clearly identify any ingredient derived from a major food allergen or gluten-containing grain; drugs without disclosure deemed misbranded.

SponsorRep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03) (Bipartisan)

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.

SponsorRep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Requires the North Carolina State Board of Education to adopt a mandatory policy for all local school administrative units to manage students with life-threatening food allergies.

Elijah's Law

This bill establishes food allergy safety and anaphylaxis response protocols in licensed child care centers and family day care homes.

New Jersey Restaurant Allergen Disclosure Act (S.3394/A.4826)

S.3394/A.4826 requires New Jersey food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (the top 9) that they know or reasonably should know are contained in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Disclosure may be on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on separate written materials. More than 950,000 New Jersey residents live with food allergies, yet restaurants are currently not required to clearly disclose allergens.

Elijah's Law

Pennsylvania's Elijah's Law (HB 928) to ensure childcare employees have access to and training on epinephrine devices, passed the House in June 2025 and is now pending in the Senate.

ADINA Act

Requires drug labels for human use to clearly identify any ingredient derived from a major food allergen or gluten-containing grain; drugs without disclosure deemed misbranded.

SponsorRep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03) (Bipartisan)

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.

SponsorRep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

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.

SponsorRick W. Allen

Amends the Social Security Act to include penicillin allergy verification and evaluation as part of the initial preventive physical examination and annual wellness visits under the Medicare program.

SponsorMorgan Griffith

California SB 1347 authorizing schools to provide emergency stock albuterol inhalers and explicitly authorizing pharmacies to furnish them to local educational agencies.

Formal resolution recognizing the health risks of particulate matter pollution, which include exacerbating asthma and other chronic lung diseases.

SponsorSen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

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.

SponsorRick W. Allen

Establishes a presumption of service connection for veterans exposed to toxins at the Pentagon Reservation who developed specific diseases, including asthma and other respiratory conditions.

SponsorRep. Suhas Subramanyam

Senate companion to H.R. 5509, requiring group health plans to establish a clear and transparent process for patients to seek an exception to step therapy protocols, ensuring quicker access to medically necessary treatments.

SponsorSen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK]

This law reauthorizes the FAA and includes specific requirements for the agency to update protocols and contents of airplane medical kits to better address anaphylaxis emergencies, including medications that can be used by flight crews.

SponsorRep. Sam Graves