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

This bill expands the types of epinephrine devices permitted in schools and camps to include nasal sprays.

Allows trained school bus drivers to administer epinephrine to students.

Mandates specific ambulances be equipped with epinephrine auto-injectors.

Mandates health insurers cover epinephrine for individuals 18 or younger.

Requires certified school nurses to create individualized health care plans for students with severe allergies.

SponsorSen. Robert W. Singer, Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

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).

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.

ADDE Act

Requires restaurants to disclose the presence of the nine most common food allergens in menu items to enhance consumer safety.

Would require food service establishments to provide written notification (on menus, placards, or electronically) of the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food items.

Food Allergen Awareness Act

Proposed legislation intended to increase awareness of food allergens in food service establishments to prevent accidental exposure and anaphylaxis.

MA Food Allergy Liaison Bill

Proposed Massachusetts legislation building on the 2009 Food Allergy Awareness Act that would require restaurants to designate an allergy liaison — a staff member knowledgeable about food allergies — to coordinate orders for customers who self-identify as having food allergies.

Mandates that food establishments prominently display signage advising customers to notify staff of food allergies and providing allergen awareness information for employees.

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.