HOUSE 2117116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

FASTER Act of 2020

Last Action: 11/18/2020

Actions

2020-11-18Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2020-11-17On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5813)
2020-11-17Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5813)
2020-11-17Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-11-17DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2117.
2020-11-17Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5813-5814)
2020-11-17Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-11-16Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 479.
2020-11-16Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-581.
2020-11-16Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-581.
2020-07-15Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2020-07-15Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-03-11Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
2020-03-11Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-04-09Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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CRS Summary

As of 2020-11-17 (53)

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2020 or the FASTER Act of 2020

This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand data collection of information related to food allergies and specific allergens and revises the definition of major allergen to specifically include sesame. The Department of Health and Human Services may designate additional food ingredients as major allergens based on the prevalence and severity of allergic reactions through regulation.

The Food and Drug Administration must report on specified information regarding food allergies.

Cosponsors (20)

Max Rose (D-NY)
Stephanie Murphy (D-FL)
Patrick McHenry (R-NC)
Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
Ann Kuster (D-NH)
Ro Khanna (D-CA)
Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
JAMES COOPER (D-TN)
Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
Tim Burchett (R-TN)
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
TIM RYAN (D-OH)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
Mike Levin (D-CA)
John Katko (R-NY)
Elaine Luria (D-VA)
Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)
Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)

Subjects

Allergies
Congressional oversight
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records

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