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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 6630· Senate(119-SAMDT-6630)

S.Amdt. 6630

Rep. Johnson
Age: 71 years
Wisconsin
Introduced
7/13/2026
Sponsored by
Ron Johnson
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 6630, submitted by Mr. JOHNSON, proposes the addition of THE CURD ACT to bill S. 4784.

The purpose of this amendment is to create a legal definition for the term "natural cheese" within the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. According to the findings in the text, this is intended to provide transparency and consistency for consumers so they can tell the difference between "natural cheese" and "process cheese".

The amendment aims to change the bill by adding the following:

  • A Definition of Natural Cheese: It defines natural cheese as a product (soft, semi-soft, or hard) produced by coagulating milk proteins using rennet or other agents, or through similar processing techniques. It specifically excludes various process cheeses, cheese foods, cheese spreads, blended cheeses, cold pack cheeses, and grated American cheese food.

  • Labeling Requirements: It amends the law to restrict the use of the term "natural cheese" as a factual descriptor unless the food fits the new legal definition. However, it does not stop the use of terms like "natural" or "all-natural" if they follow the Secretary's regulations and policy.

  • National Uniformity: It updates the act to ensure national uniformity regarding these labeling standards.