Bill Detail
H.R. 1178
Congress: 119
Title
Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act
Summary
Alpha-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.)
Sponsor
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew [R-NJ-2]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced
2025-02-10
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Bill Engagement
Alpha-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).