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To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the provision of training and information to certain personnel relating to food allergy.

SponsorNot specified

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program for provide access to, and training on the administration of, epinephrine products for law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

SponsorRep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act

A summary is in progress.

SponsorRep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (Republican)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, noting the prevalence of food allergies and asthma in the United States.

This bill expands the definition of major food allergen to include galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (commonly known as alpha-gal).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include alpha-gal in the definition of a major food allergen for purposes of food labeling requirements.

SponsorRep. Andrew R. Garbarino

Requires public and private postsecondary institutions to provide essential food allergy information and resources to students.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the provision of training and information to certain personnel relating to food allergy.

SponsorNot specified

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program for provide access to, and training on the administration of, epinephrine products for law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

SponsorRep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act

A summary is in progress.

SponsorRep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (Republican)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, noting the prevalence of food allergies and asthma in the United States.

This bill expands the definition of major food allergen to include galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (commonly known as alpha-gal).

This bill requires public and private health insurance programs to cover medically necessary foods, vitamins, and individual amino acids for the management of digestive and metabolic disorders, including EoE and FPIES.

SponsorRep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

This bill updates federal food labeling laws to improve transparency, including requirements for the disclosure of gluten-containing grains and more prominent labeling of major food allergens.

SponsorRichard Blumenthal

Senate companion to H.R. 4263, requiring clear labeling of major food allergens and gluten in drugs intended for human use.

SponsorRichard Blumenthal

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the labels of human drugs to identify each ingredient derived from a major food allergen or a gluten-containing grain. This aims to protect patients with severe food allergies or celiac disease from accidental exposure via medications.

SponsorRep. Kelly Morrison [D-MN-3]

FASTER Act of 2026

Bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens alongside wheat. The bill replaces 'wheat' with 'gluten-containing grain' (defined as wheat, rye, barley, oats, and crossbred hybrids like triticale) in the major food allergen definition, closing a labeling gap that leaves millions of Americans with celiac disease and gluten intolerance exposed to hidden gluten sources. Also directs HHS to report to Congress on celiac disease surveillance, diagnostics, prevention, and treatment development within one year of enactment.

SponsorRep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) (Bipartisan)

Requires federal health programs (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, FEHB) to cover medically necessary foods and vitamins for individuals with digestive or metabolic disorders, including Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE).

SponsorRep. Jim McGovern