A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8626)
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 proposes the creation of the Federal Food Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services. The new agency would be led by a Commissioner of Foods appointed by the President. The mission includes promoting public health through food research, ensuring food safety and proper labeling, and engaging in international trade practices. It also establishes a mandatory inspection program for various food facilities based on risk levels. Additionally, the act transfers existing food-related regulatory authorities and agencies from the Food and Drug Administration to this new entity.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill establishes a new agency dedicated to ensuring foods are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill creates a new, centralized federal agency with broad regulatory and enforcement authorities over food.
- Scored +5
Does this make child care cost less?
The bill mandates strict, frequent inspections of infant formula manufacturing facilities to ensure safety.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill imposes new mandatory inspection requirements and potential compliance burdens on food facilities.
- Scored -2
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill imposes mandatory, risk-based inspection schedules on all food facilities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Public Health Protections: The agency is tasked with promoting public health by reviewing food research and ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome, sanitary, and properly labeled (Section 2(b)).
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Strict Safety Oversight for Infants: The bill mandates that facilities manufacturing infant formula must be inspected at least every 6 months to ensure safety (Section 3(b)(2)).
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Risk-Based Safety Inspections: The establishment of an inspection program that categorizes facilities by risk level—ensuring high-risk facilities are inspected at least annually—provides a structured approach to food safety (Section 3(a) and 3(b)).
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Increased Scientific Cooperation: The bill promotes collaboration between the new administration and other agencies like the CDC and NIH to enhance scientific expertise regarding food development and monitoring (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Regulatory Changes for Food Entities: The bill transfers all regulatory, administrative, and enforcement authorities regarding food from the FDA to the new Federal Food Administration, which may impact how food is currently regulated (Section 4(a)).
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Increased Oversight Burdens: The mandate for regular inspections—ranging from annual checks for high-risk facilities to every three years for low-risk facilities—imposes specific operational requirements on food facilities (Section 3(b)).
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 give the federal government more power? — The bill creates a new, centralized federal agency with broad regulatory and enforcement authorities over food. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Commissioner to conduct educational and public information programs regarding agency responsibilities.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill mandates collaboration with the NIH and CDC to enhance food-related scientific expertise. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill enhances public health through increased scientific review and monitoring of food safety.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill establishes a new agency dedicated to ensuring foods are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill promotes fair trade practices in food to support international commerce. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill imposes mandatory, risk-based inspection schedules on all food facilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The bill mandates strict, frequent inspections of infant formula manufacturing facilities to ensure safety.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill fosters interagency collaboration with scientific agencies like the NIH to drive food research.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill directs the new agency to participate in processes to promote fair trade practices in food.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes safety through frequent inspections of infant formula facilities. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill imposes new mandatory inspection requirements and potential compliance burdens on food facilities.
- 12/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8626)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut