US SB578 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on April 23 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-04-23 - Became Public Law No: 117-11. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on April 23 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-04-23 - Became Public Law No: 117-11. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Expands the definition of major food allergen for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must report on certain information related to food allergy research and data collection activities.
Title
FASTER Act of 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021
Sponsors
| Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] |
| Sen. Thom Tillis [R-NC] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Sen. Roger Marshall [R-KS] |
| Sen. Raphael Warnock [D-GA] |
Roll Calls
2021-04-14 - House - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (Y: 415 N: 11 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-23 | Senate | Became Public Law No: 117-11. (TXT | PDF) |
| 2021-04-23 | Senate | Signed by President. |
| 2021-04-20 | Senate | Presented to President. |
| 2021-04-14 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2021-04-14 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 11 (Roll no. 100). (text: CR H1749-1750) |
| 2021-04-14 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1783) |
| 2021-04-14 | House | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 2021-04-14 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 578. |
| 2021-04-14 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1749-1751) |
| 2021-04-14 | House | Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 2021-03-08 | House | Held at the desk. |
| 2021-03-08 | House | Received in the House. |
| 2021-03-08 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2021-03-03 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1021; text: CR S1029) |
Same As/Similar To
HB1202 (Same As) 2021-02-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Allergies
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug therapy
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government information and archives
Health
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research and development
Allergies
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug therapy
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government information and archives
Health
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research and development
