Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act aims to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. It requires specific training for personnel regarding food allergy identification and response. This training includes recognizing allergic reactions, using epinephrine, communicating allergen information, and avoiding cross-contact. The bill also mandates the creation and distribution of nutrition education materials for WIC-eligible individuals. These materials will target those experiencing pregnancy, the postpartum period, and infants or children impacted by food allergies.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
The bill directly improves safety and nutritional information for children with food allergies.
- Scored +6
Would students be better off under this?
The bill improves safety and nutritional management for students with food allergies.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill enhances resources for WIC-eligible individuals who often belong to low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Safety and Response: Personnel will receive training to prevent, recognize, and respond to food-related allergic reactions, including the administration of epinephrine for severe reactions like anaphylaxis (Section 2).
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Enhanced Communication: The training includes instructions on how to communicate food allergen information in school menus, food products, and recipes (Section 2).
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Better Dietary Management: Personnel will be trained on how to avoid cross-contact and how to provide appropriate food substitutions for children with food allergies (Section 2).
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Increased Accessibility: Training and nutrition education materials will be provided in relevant languages other than English and in alternative formats for individuals with disabilities (Section 2 and Section 3).
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Support for Vulnerable Groups: The bill creates nutrition education materials specifically for individuals with food allergies during pregnancy, the postpartum period, infants, and children (Section 3).
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Broad Program Coverage: Training will be made available to various personnel, including those under the special milk program, the summer food service program, and the child and adult care food program (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill directly improves safety and nutritional information for children with food allergies. Would students be better off under this? — The bill improves safety and nutritional management for students with food allergies. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill enhances resources for WIC-eligible individuals who often belong to low-income households. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill mandates that information be provided in alternative formats for individuals with disabilities. Would women be better off under this? — The bill provides specific support for individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill provides training and materials in languages other than English to assist those with limited English proficiency.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill improves consumer protection by mandating better allergen communication and safety training.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill requires training materials to be available in alternative formats for individuals with disabilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill mandates new training for personnel within school nutrition programs.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill improves nutritional health awareness for those with food allergies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal mandates regarding nutrition training and education.
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia