H.R. 1178 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act
H.R. 1178 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 10, 2025, sponsored by Jefferson Van Drew with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Feb 10, 2025)
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