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RepublicanBill · H.R. 9988· House(119-HR-9988)

FASTER Act of 2026

Rep. Luna
Age: 37 years
Florida
Introduced
7/30/2026
Last activity
7/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Anna Paulina Luna
Cosponsors
Republican - 11Democrat - 9
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "FASTER Act of 2026" amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens. It replaces the term "wheat" with "gluten-containing grain" to cover these additional grains and their hybrids, like triticale. The FDA Administrator must update the Manual of Compliance Policy Guides within one year. These changes apply to food entering interstate commerce starting one year after the Act is passed. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must provide a report on Celiac disease, covering prevalence, diagnostics, prevention, and treatments.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6

    Significant benefit for individuals with Celiac disease and gluten-related allergies.

  • Would children be better off under this?+5

    Protects children with food allergies through better labeling.

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5

    Protects young adults with food allergies through better labeling.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-2

    Imposes new labeling requirements on food producers and sellers.