HR 1178 · 119th Congress · Health

Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act

Introduced 2025-02-10· Sponsored by Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2025-02-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.) …

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans