Bill · S. 2462· Senate(119-S-2462)
TRUTH in Labeling Act
- Introduced
- 7/24/2025
- Last activity
- 7/24/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Richard Blumenthal
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "TRUTH in Labeling Act," aims to strengthen how nutrition information is shown on food packaging. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize a rule regarding front-of-package nutrition information. The proposed rule would require foods intended for human consumption to include specific labels on the principal display panel. These labels would identify high amounts of added sugars, sodium, or saturated fat using the words "High in" and a conspicuous exclamation point icon. Additionally, the bill requires a statement regarding non-nutritive sweeteners when they are present. These requirements specifically apply to foods intended for infants through 12 months and children ages 1 through 3 years.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill mandates specific labeling for foods intended for infants through 3 years of age to warn against non-nutritive sweeteners.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill requires clear labeling of high levels of sugar, sodium, and saturated fat to help consumers avoid unhealthy products.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill provides easier-to-read labels that assist those with lower nutrition literacy and income levels.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Nutritional Choices: Front-of-package labels can provide quick and easy access to key information, helping consumers and families make healthier food choices (Section 2).
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Support for Specific Groups: The labels are intended to be particularly beneficial for busy shoppers and individuals with lower nutrition literacy or lower educational attainment (Section 2).
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Enhanced Understanding: The labeling system is intended to improve how consumers understand the relative healthfulness of different foods (Section 2).
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Targeted Information for Children: The bill requires specific labels for foods intended for infants through 12 months and children ages 1 through 3 years, including a statement that non-nutritive sweeteners are not recommended for children (Section 3(b)(1)(B) and Section 3(b)(2)).
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Industry Reformulation: By requiring the disclosure of non-nutritive sweeteners alongside high-nutrient labels, the bill seeks to encourage the food industry to reduce the actual amounts of sugar, sodium, saturated fat, and non-nutritive sweeteners in their products (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed within the provided text of the bill.
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+8Good For Low Income Households+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 7/24/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate
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