Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5498
Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act
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Introduced 2026-09-24Topic: 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
- Mark R. Warner Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | refer |
| 2026-09-24 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |