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Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens and addresses Celiac disease prevalence and reactions.

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

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.

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)

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)

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)

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens and addresses Celiac disease prevalence and reactions.

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

Food Additive Prohibition Bill

Prohibits the use of certain substances in food products and authorizes the State Board of Agriculture to issue orders for violations.

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)

ADINA Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the label of a drug intended for human use to identify each ingredient that is a major food allergen.

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)

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

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

The Senate companion to H.R. 5684, this bill expands coverage for medically necessary food and formulas under Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.

SponsorRoger F. Wicker [R-MS]

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 bill updates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen food labeling requirements, including the disclosure of major allergens like gluten and improving nutrient information to help consumers make informed health choices.

SponsorRep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]

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]