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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)

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)

Safe Step Act

The Safe Step Act requires group health plans to implement a clear and transparent process for patients to request an exception to a step therapy (fail-first) protocol, ensuring quicker access to medically necessary treatments for chronic conditions like asthma.

SponsorRep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (Democratic)

EPIPEN Act

This bill establishes requirements with respect to cost-sharing for epinephrine injectors under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage, effectively capping out-of-pocket costs at $60 for a two-pack of epinephrine auto-injectors.

SponsorMaxwell Frost (Democratic)

This bill broadens the mechanisms permitted for the emergency administration of epinephrine in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps.

Elijah's Law (Massachusetts version)

This bill would require the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) to establish a policy for childcare providers regarding the management of food allergies. It aims to authorize childcare centers to maintain stock epinephrine and requires staff training on recognizing anaphylaxis and administering auto-injectors.

Mandatory Stock Epinephrine Bill

This pending legislation would shift the current 'permissive' stock epinephrine policy to a 'mandatory' one, requiring all school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, and charter schools to maintain epinephrine auto-injectors on site.

School Epinephrine Mandate Bill

Proposed legislation to mandate that every school district require each educational building within every school to maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors, require licensed medical personnel or trained school personnel to administer them in emergencies, and amend Miss. Code Ann. § 37-11-71 to convert permissive stocking into a statewide mandate.

Emerson Kate Cole Act

Proposed legislation to mandate specific emergency protocols, including mandatory 911 calls following the administration of epinephrine, and enhanced training requirements for school employees.

Mandatory School Epinephrine Act

A pending legislative proposal that would mandate every school in every school district to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors in every educational building.

Requires private health insurers to provide epinephrine products without deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance.

Mandates health insurers cover epinephrine for individuals 18 or younger.

Requires social services to provide Medicaid coverage for allergen introduction dietary supplements for infants.

Emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools with cost coverage.

Mandates insurance coverage at no cost for epinephrine injectors for minors.

Caps the price of epinephrine auto-injectors through insurance regulation.

Virginia has introduced entity stock epinephrine legislation that is currently pending in the state legislature.

New York bill S8587A requiring child day care centers to have epinephrine devices and staff trained to use them on site in case of anaphylaxis or other severe allergic reaction.

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)

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

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.

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)