A Democratic bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 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
This bill creates a new agency called the Federal Food Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services. The main job of this new agency is to protect public health by making sure our food is safe, wholesome, sanitary, and properly labeled. A leader called the Commissioner of Foods will head the agency after being appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. The bill also sets up a regular inspection schedule for food facilities based on how risky they are, with infant formula facilities getting checked every six months. Finally, the bill moves existing food-related authorities, functions, and funding from the Food and Drug Administration over to this new Federal Food Administration.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
Mandatory semi-annual safety inspections of infant formula facilities directly benefit infants and young children.
- Scored +8
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill establishes rigorous inspection schedules and oversight mechanisms to ensure food safety.
- Scored +5
Would women be better off under this?
Improved infant formula safety regulations provide strong support for mothers and families.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes open-ended appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and beyond without specific spending caps.
- Scored -1
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Open-ended funding authorizations may present fiscal oversight challenges.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better oversight of infant formula: Under Section 3(b)(2), the Commissioner of Foods is required to inspect infant formula manufacturing facilities at least once every six months. This is a positive step for families because it provides frequent, mandatory checks on the safety of products fed to babies.
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Clear safety inspections for food facilities: Under Section 3(b)(1), the bill establishes a regular schedule to inspect food facilities based on whether they are high-risk, intermediate-risk, or low-risk. This helps ensure that the places making and distributing our food are held accountable and checked on a predictable timeline.
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Quick follow-ups on safety issues: Under Section 3(d), the Commissioner must conduct a follow-up compliance check within 30 days after issuing a form equivalent to FDA Form 483 to a facility. This protects the public by making sure companies fix reported problems quickly.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential for government overspending: Under Section 5(b), the bill authorizes the appropriation of whatever sums are necessary to carry out the section for fiscal year 2026 and every year after. Because there is no specific spending cap listed, taxpayers could be on the hook for an open-ended amount of money to fund the new agency.
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? — Mandatory semi-annual safety inspections of infant formula facilities directly benefit infants and young children. Would women be better off under this? — Improved infant formula safety regulations provide strong support for mothers and families.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill establishes rigorous inspection schedules and oversight mechanisms to ensure food safety. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes open-ended appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and beyond without specific spending caps. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Open-ended funding authorizations may present fiscal oversight challenges.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill creates a new federal agency and consolidates federal authority over food safety regulations.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey