Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 22, 2021Health
H.R. 1202
FASTER Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 22, 2021)
Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 or the FASTER Act of 2021
This bill 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.
What just happenedFeb 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6](D-CA)Sponsor
45 cosponsors36 D9 R
45cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills13subjects
- Introduced in HouseFeb 22, 2021
- Feb 23, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Feb 22, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House