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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]

The 'Epinephrine's Pharma Inflated Price Ends Now Act' caps out-of-pocket costs for a two-pack of epinephrine at $60 for individuals with health insurance. The 2025 version expands coverage to include all delivery systems, such as nasal sprays and sublingual films.

SponsorRep. Maxwell Frost [D-FL-10]

Requires group health plans to implement a clear and timely exceptions process for step therapy protocols. Exceptions must be granted if a required treatment is likely to cause an adverse reaction, delay care leading to irreversible harm, or prove ineffective.

SponsorRep. Rick W. Allen [R-GA-12]

This act revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program, reversing restrictions to allow schools to serve whole or 2% milk. It also permits schools to offer non-dairy milk options and requires them to honor parental requests for non-dairy milk without requiring a doctor's note.

SponsorSen. Roger Marshall [R-KS]

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program allowing the U.S. Attorney General to provide funds to state and local governments to purchase epinephrine products for law enforcement and train officers on their administration.

SponsorRep. Gwen Gillen [D-NY]

Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to include food allergy information in the existing training modules for local food service personnel. It requires training on preventing, recognizing, and responding to food-related allergic reactions in school cafeteria settings.

SponsorSen. Richard J. Durbin [D-IL]

Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act

A federal bill to expand the definition of 'major food allergen' to include alpha-gal (galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose), which would require its disclosure on food labels and impact concession safety.

Expands the definition of major food allergen to include galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal).

SponsorRep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

Requires local school food service personnel to receive annual training and certification on food allergies, including best practices to prevent, recognize, and respond to food-related allergic reactions.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the provision of training and information to certain personnel relating to food allergy identification and response, including epinephrine administration.

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, and for other purposes.

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

Expands the definition of major food allergen to include galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal).

Expands the definition of major food allergen to include galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal).

SponsorRep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the provision of training and information to certain personnel relating to food allergy identification and response, including epinephrine administration.

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, and for other purposes.

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

Expands the definition of major food allergen to include galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal).

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]

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

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the provision of training and information to certain personnel relating to food allergy identification and response, including epinephrine administration.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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

While primarily a transportation funding bill, it includes safety mandates for public transportation vehicles to carry emergency medical kits that include contents for the treatment of anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, and requires training for frontline transit employees on the use of these kits.