A Republican bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 21 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "FASTER Act of 2026" amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens. It replaces the term "wheat" with "gluten-containing grain" to cover these additional grains and their hybrids, like triticale. The FDA Administrator must update the Manual of Compliance Policy Guides within one year. These changes apply to food entering interstate commerce starting one year after the Act is passed. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must provide a report on Celiac disease, covering prevalence, diagnostics, prevention, and treatments.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Significant benefit for individuals with Celiac disease and gluten-related allergies.
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
Protects children with food allergies through better labeling.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Protects young adults with food allergies through better labeling.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Imposes new labeling requirements on food producers and sellers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Allergen Labeling: By including barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens (Section 2), people with allergies to these grains have more information to stay safe.
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Celiac Disease Research: The requirement for a report from the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Section 3) could lead to better diagnostics, prevention methods, and new therapeutics for those with Celiac disease.
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Improved Data Collection: The bill calls for reports on the prevalence and severity of allergic reactions for individuals with Celiac disease (Section 3), which helps understand the scope of the condition in the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups 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 people with disabilities be better off under this? — Significant benefit for individuals with Celiac disease and gluten-related allergies. Would children be better off under this? — Protects children with food allergies through better labeling. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Protects middle-aged adults with food allergies through better labeling. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Protects seniors with food allergies through better labeling. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Protects young adults with food allergies through better labeling. Would business owners be better off under this? — Imposes new labeling requirements on food producers and sellers.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — Requires the HHS to report on and analyze data regarding the prevention and treatment of Celiac disease. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Mandates research and reports on Celiac disease diagnostics and therapeutics.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Expands allergen labeling requirements for gluten-containing grains, improving safety for affected consumers.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Promotes research into diagnostics and therapeutics for Celiac disease.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands FDA regulatory authority over food labeling for more grains.
- 10/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/5/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/27/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
John JamesRepublican · Michigan
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas