Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 1178
Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act
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Introduced 2025-02-10Topic: health careSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceAlpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act This bill expands the definition of major food allergen to include galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (commonly known as alpha-gal). Under current law, food labels generally must identify each major food allergen found in labeled food products. (Certain tick bites cause an allergic condition known as alpha-gal syndrome that can result in an allergy to the alpha-gal molecule, which is found in red meat and other products made from mammals.)
Sponsors
- Jefferson Van Drew Republican sponsor
- 44 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-10 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2025-02-10 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-02-10 | Introduced in House | introduce |