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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1178· House(119-HR-1178)

Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act

Rep. Van Drew
Age: 73 years
New Jersey
Introduced
2/10/2025
Last activity
2/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Jefferson Van Drew
Cosponsors
Republican - 29Democrat - 17
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act," seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The primary goal is to add alpha-gal to the official definition of a "major food allergen." This definition specifically includes galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, which covers ingredients from certain non-catarrhine primate mammals and red algae in the order Gigartinales. The bill excludes mammal-derived ingredients if the Secretary determines they have no detectable limit of alpha-gal. These changes would take effect 18 months after the act is passed.

Yes

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4

    Providing clear allergen labeling helps individuals with severe food allergies manage their health and safety more effectively.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3

    The bill enhances food safety awareness for individuals with alpha-gal allergies by classifying it as a major food allergen.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.