HR7291Referred to Committee

GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act

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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-30
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Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 92.1% (661 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Abortion Rights$3k

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-30

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would increase oversight of food additives that the FDA currently allows companies to determine are safe on their own, without formal FDA approval. The legislation would require the FDA to review these self-approved additives and establish clearer safety standards, giving the agency and the public more transparency about what chemicals are being added to food products. The changes would primarily affect food manufacturers and could lead to stricter rules about which additives are permitted in consumer foods.

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