Bill · H.R. 6653· House(119-HR-6653)
Dye Free Procurement Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Dye Free Procurement Act," aims to change how the government buys food. It prohibits executive agencies from renewing or starting contracts for food that contains specific "covered color additives." These additives include Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Green No. 3, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Citrus Red No. 2, and Orange B. Additionally, agencies must prioritize buying food that has no color additives at all when it is practical and available. The rules would take effect six months after the act is passed.
Yes
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The bill may promote healthier food options within government programs that serve low-income populations.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The shift toward additive-free food procurement may improve the nutritional quality of food available in urban-centric government programs.
The opposite
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3
Food producers who rely on specific color additives for their products may face lost government contract opportunities.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The shift toward prioritizing additive-free food may alter procurement costs due to different supply availability.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prioritization of additive-free food: Agencies are directed to prioritize food that contains no color additives when it is available and practical, as stated in Section 2(b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific food products: The bill prevents the head of an executive agency from renewing or entering into contracts for food containing certain additives, such as Red No. 40 or Yellow No. 5, which could impact existing food procurement under 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.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-3Reduces Government Spending-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House