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H.R. 1178 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
47 members · Left 12 · Center 7 · Right 28 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson (R-NJ) (Introduced 02/10/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.38 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 47 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/10/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/10/2025)
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.)
119 HR 1178 IH: Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1178IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 10, 2025Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Magaziner, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Ms. Norton, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Cline, Mr. Wittman, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, and Mr. Smith of New Jersey) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal to the definition of major food allergen.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act.
2.Adding alpha-gal to definition of major food allergen (a)In generalSection 201(qq) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) (A)Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (commonly known as alpha-gal). (B)For purposes of this subparagraph, the term galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose includes— (i)ingredients derived from non-catarrhine primate mammals; and (ii)red algae in the order Gigartinales. (C)For purposes of this subparagraph, the term galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose does not include mammal-derived ingredients for which the Secretary determines there is no galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose above an established, detectable limit (such as ingredients made from alpha-gal-knockout mammals).. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning on the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/10/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal to the definition of "major food allergen". |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 02/10/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Health
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