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HR5027Referred to Committee

Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-22
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Grace Meng
Grace Meng
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 97.1% (560 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001188

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)· 2026-02-24
  • Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1)· 2026-05-11

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-08-22

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-08-22

Plain-English Summary

This bill would prohibit food manufacturers from using certain artificial dyes in products sold in the United States, similar to restrictions already in place in some European countries. The measure aims to address health concerns that some researchers have linked to these food colorings, particularly regarding effects on children's behavior and development. Food companies would need to reformulate products or find alternative coloring methods to comply with the new rules.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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