Bill · H.R. 10228· House(119-HR-10228)
Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act
- Introduced
- 9/2/2026
- Last activity
- 9/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Mark DeSaulnier
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act aims to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. It requires specific training for personnel regarding food allergy identification and response. This training includes recognizing allergic reactions, using epinephrine, communicating allergen information, and avoiding cross-contact. The bill also mandates the creation and distribution of nutrition education materials for WIC-eligible individuals. These materials will target those experiencing pregnancy, the postpartum period, and infants or children impacted by food allergies.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill directly improves safety and nutritional information for children with food allergies.
Would students be better off under this?+6
The bill improves safety and nutritional management for students with food allergies.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances resources for WIC-eligible individuals who often belong to low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Safety and Response: Personnel will receive training to prevent, recognize, and respond to food-related allergic reactions, including the administration of epinephrine for severe reactions like anaphylaxis (Section 2).
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Enhanced Communication: The training includes instructions on how to communicate food allergen information in school menus, food products, and recipes (Section 2).
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Better Dietary Management: Personnel will be trained on how to avoid cross-contact and how to provide appropriate food substitutions for children with food allergies (Section 2).
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Increased Accessibility: Training and nutrition education materials will be provided in relevant languages other than English and in alternative formats for individuals with disabilities (Section 2 and Section 3).
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Support for Vulnerable Groups: The bill creates nutrition education materials specifically for individuals with food allergies during pregnancy, the postpartum period, infants, and children (Section 3).
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Broad Program Coverage: Training will be made available to various personnel, including those under the special milk program, the summer food service program, and the child and adult care food program (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Students+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Women+4Good For Immigrants+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia