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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)

Federal bill to cap the cost of life-saving epinephrine injectors by establishing cost-sharing requirements under group health plans and health insurance coverage.

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)

Restaurant Allergy Awareness Act

Requires restaurants to display food allergy awareness posters in staff areas and include a notice on menus advising customers to notify servers of allergies.

Elijah's Law

This bill establishes food allergy safety and anaphylaxis response protocols in licensed child care centers and family day care homes.

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.

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)

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 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]

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 in such drug that is, or is derived directly or indirectly from, a major food allergen or a gluten-containing grain.

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal to the definition of major food allergen.

SponsorNot specified

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

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]

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

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)

Ensures that all payments made by or on behalf of a patient, including copay assistance from manufacturers, count toward a patient's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.

SponsorRoger Marshall

Formal resolution recognizing the health risks of particulate matter pollution, which include exacerbating asthma and other chronic lung diseases.

SponsorSen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

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

Establishes a presumption of service connection for veterans exposed to toxins at the Pentagon Reservation who developed specific diseases, including asthma and other respiratory conditions.

SponsorRep. Suhas Subramanyam