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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

Epinephrine on Airlines Bill

This bill would authorize the New York Commissioner of Health to establish a program for the distribution of epinephrine auto-injectors to airlines and train airline personnel on their use during emergencies.

Airline Food Allergy Safety Act (New York)

This bill would require airlines operating in New York to establish and disseminate formal policies for protecting passengers with food allergies, including pre-boarding rights and the creation of 'buffer zones' upon request.

Airline Access to Epinephrine Act

Pending federal legislation to require airlines to carry at least two sets of epinephrine auto-injectors (both adult and pediatric) and to provide crew training on recognizing and treating anaphylaxis.

FAA Emergency Medical Kit Rulemaking

FAA proposed regulatory framework under the FAA Reauthorization Act governing airline emergency medical kits across all commercial passenger carriers serving Texas airports, addressing performance standards for treating nine in-flight emergencies including anaphylaxis.

Emergency Medical Services Epinephrine Law

Requires ambulance and aid services to carry epinephrine for administration by emergency medical technicians. Note: This does not apply to commercial airline cabin crews.

FASTER Act of 2021

A federal law that improves the health and safety of individuals with food allergies by requiring the labeling of sesame as a major allergen and supporting research into food allergies and related disorders.

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)

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.

This law reauthorizes the FAA and includes specific requirements for the agency to update protocols and contents of airplane medical kits to better address anaphylaxis emergencies, including medications that can be used by flight crews.

SponsorRep. Sam Graves

Establishes an Office of Drug Manufacturing within HHS to produce or contract for the manufacture of essential generic drugs in shortage or at high cost, specifically including epinephrine auto-injectors and inhalers for asthma.

SponsorSen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA]