Bill · H.R. 2511· House(119-HR-2511)
Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 3/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Menendez
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish specific labeling requirements for caffeine. It requires food establishments that are part of large chains to disclose caffeine content and provide "High caffeine" warnings for certain items. The bill also mandates specific labeling for foods and dietary supplements containing more than 10 milligrams of caffeine. Additionally, it directs the FDA to review the safety of caffeine and other stimulants in food and supplements. The National Institutes of Health is tasked with reviewing the effects of caffeine on vulnerable populations. Finally, the Act calls for a public education campaign and a GAO study on the marketing of caffeinated beverages.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically protects children through targeted safety reviews and marketing studies.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill enhances consumer protection through mandatory caffeine disclosure and safety reviews.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill addresses health safety specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes new labeling and disclosure costs on food and restaurant businesses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency in Restaurants: Chain restaurants with 20 or more locations must disclose the number of milligrams of caffeine in items and provide a "High caffeine" statement or symbol for items with at least 150 milligrams of added caffeine (Section 2(a)).
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Clearer Food and Supplement Labeling: Food and dietary supplements containing more than 10 milligrams of caffeine must include the milligram count, whether the caffeine is natural or an additive, and a daily recommended limit advisory (Section 2(b)).
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Safety Reviews by Experts: The FDA will conduct a review of the safety of caffeine, stimulants, and complex blends to determine if they are generally recognized as safe (Section 3(a)).
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Protection for Vulnerable Groups: The NIH will conduct a review regarding the effects of caffeine and stimulants on specific groups, such as children, pregnant women, and individuals with certain health conditions (Section 3(b)).
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Public Awareness: A public education campaign will be conducted to inform the public about the dangers of overconsumption and the health impacts on vulnerable populations (Section 4).
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Monitoring of Marketing Practices: A GAO study will examine how caffeinated beverages are marketed, specifically looking for misleading practices or targeting of children and teens (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Labeling Requirements for Manufacturers: Food and dietary supplement producers must include specific caffeine data and advisory statements on their labels if the product contains more than 10 milligrams of caffeine (Section 2(b)).
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Compliance Requirements for Large Food Chains: Restaurants that are part of chains with 20 or more locations must adhere to new disclosure rules for standard and temporary menu items (Section 2(a)).
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+7Good For Women+5Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Business Owners-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
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Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
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Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois
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