A Democratic bill with 18 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It requires the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation to conduct systematic and continuous safety reassessments of various food substances. These reassessments must occur at least once every three years starting in 2026, covering at least 10 specific substances or classes. The bill outlines specific actions the Secretary must take if a substance is found to be unsafe, such as amending or repealing regulations. Additionally, the Secretary is directed to prioritize substances based on public health need. Finally, the Act mandates the re-establishment of the Food Advisory Committee to advise on reassessment standards and processes.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates public notice and website postings regarding safety determinations.
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer safety by requiring systematic reassessments of food chemicals and additives.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
Increased food safety oversight provides health benefits for children consuming various additives.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill may impose new regulatory burdens and compliance costs on food manufacturers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Systematic Safety Checks: The Office will be required to systematically and continuously reassess the safety of various substances, including food additives, color additives, and substances generally recognized as safe, at least once every three years (Section 2, paragraph 1).
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Public Transparency: The Secretary is required to provide public notice of the determinations made from each reassessment (Section 2, paragraph 2). Furthermore, for substances generally recognized as safe, the Secretary must make determinations regarding their safety and conditions of use on the FDA website (Section 2, paragraph 3, subparagraph C).
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Corrective Actions for Unsafe Substances: If a reassessment shows a substance is not safe, the Secretary has the authority to amend or repeal regulations for food additives and color additives, revoke prior-sanctioned uses, or determine that a food contact substance notification is no longer effective (Section 2, paragraph 3, subparagraphs A, B, D, and E).
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Prioritization of Health Needs: The Secretary is directed to prioritize the reassessment of substances or classes of substances based on public health need (Section 2, paragraph 4, subparagraph A).
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Expert Guidance: The Secretary is required to re-establish the Food Advisory Committee to provide advice on reassessment standards and the methods necessary to complete the Office's work (Section 2, paragraph 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates public notice and website postings regarding safety determinations. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal regulatory duties regarding food safety reassessments.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Increased food safety oversight provides health benefits for children consuming various additives. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improved food safety standards benefit all households, particularly those relying on affordable processed goods. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improved food safety standards benefit all households, particularly those relying on affordable processed goods. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill may impose new regulatory burdens and compliance costs on food manufacturers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer safety by requiring systematic reassessments of food chemicals and additives.
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Rosa DeLauroDemocrat · Connecticut
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan