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8/14/2025, 4:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4958

The bill "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act" introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4958 on August 12, 2025, aims to require notification to the Food and Drug Administration before using substances classified as generally recognized as safe, mandate safety reassessments of certain substances marketed as such, allocate resources for reviews and reassessments, and include additional provisions for various purposes related to this regulatory framework.

Current Status of Bill HR 4958

Bill HR 4958 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 12, 2025. Bill HR 4958 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 12, 2025.  Bill HR 4958's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of August 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4958

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4958

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4958

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require notification to the Food and Drug Administration prior to use of substances as generally recognized as safe, reassessment of the safety of certain substances marketed as generally recognized as safe, provide resources for reviews and reassessments, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require notification to the Food and Drug Administration prior to use of substances as generally recognized as safe, reassessment of the safety of certain substances marketed as generally recognized as safe, provide resources for reviews and reassessments, and for other purposes.

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