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HR 1178 ยท Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
Feb 10, 2025
Latest action
Feb 10, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew [R-NJ-2]
Policy area
Health
Cosponsors
40

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.)

Recent actions

  1. Feb 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Feb 10, 2025 Introduced in House
  3. Feb 10, 2025 Introduced in House

Votes

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