Bill · S. 184· Senate(119-S-184)
CURD Act
- Introduced
- 1/22/2025
- Last activity
- 1/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Ron Johnson
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act" or the "CURD Act," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It seeks to establish a formal definition for the term "natural cheese." The legislation aims to provide transparency so consumers can distinguish natural cheese from processed cheese products. The definition includes specific requirements regarding the coagulation of milk proteins and adherence to specific standards of identity. Additionally, the bill introduces labeling requirements for products using the term "natural cheese."
Yes
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill provides consumer transparency by establishing a formal definition to distinguish natural cheese from processed cheese products.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The act increases regulatory transparency through clearly defined standards for food labeling.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2
The bill assists consumers in making informed purchasing decisions through clearer food labeling.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill establishes a need for a definition to maintain transparency and consistency for consumers, allowing them to differentiate "natural cheese" from "process cheese" (Section 2).
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Clearer Labeling Standards: The bill adds a requirement that if a label uses "natural cheese" as a factual descriptor, the food must meet the specific definition of natural cheese provided in the act (Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Labeling Restrictions: The act prohibits the use of "natural cheese" as a factual descriptor if the food does not meet the specific technical requirements of the new definition (Section 3(b)).
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 Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+2
- 10/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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