Bill · H.R. 4306· House(119-HR-4306)
Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Janice Schakowsky
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It requires the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation to conduct systematic and continuous safety reassessments of various food substances. These reassessments must occur at least once every three years starting in 2026, covering at least 10 specific substances or classes. The bill outlines specific actions the Secretary must take if a substance is found to be unsafe, such as amending or repealing regulations. Additionally, the Secretary is directed to prioritize substances based on public health need. Finally, the Act mandates the re-establishment of the Food Advisory Committee to advise on reassessment standards and processes.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates public notice and website postings regarding safety determinations.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer safety by requiring systematic reassessments of food chemicals and additives.
Would children be better off under this?+4
Increased food safety oversight provides health benefits for children consuming various additives.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill may impose new regulatory burdens and compliance costs on food manufacturers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Systematic Safety Checks: The Office will be required to systematically and continuously reassess the safety of various substances, including food additives, color additives, and substances generally recognized as safe, at least once every three years (Section 2, paragraph 1).
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Public Transparency: The Secretary is required to provide public notice of the determinations made from each reassessment (Section 2, paragraph 2). Furthermore, for substances generally recognized as safe, the Secretary must make determinations regarding their safety and conditions of use on the FDA website (Section 2, paragraph 3, subparagraph C).
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Corrective Actions for Unsafe Substances: If a reassessment shows a substance is not safe, the Secretary has the authority to amend or repeal regulations for food additives and color additives, revoke prior-sanctioned uses, or determine that a food contact substance notification is no longer effective (Section 2, paragraph 3, subparagraphs A, B, D, and E).
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Prioritization of Health Needs: The Secretary is directed to prioritize the reassessment of substances or classes of substances based on public health need (Section 2, paragraph 4, subparagraph A).
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Expert Guidance: The Secretary is required to re-establish the Food Advisory Committee to provide advice on reassessment standards and the methods necessary to complete the Office's work (Section 2, paragraph 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Business Owners-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Rosa DeLauroDemocrat · Connecticut
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan