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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to establish a board to review certain designations that a substance used in food is generally recognized as safe, with respect to the intended use of such substance, and for other purposes.

1/31/2026, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7291

This bill, designated as H.R. 7291 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 30, 2026, aims to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a board tasked with reviewing designations that a food substance is generally recognized as safe for its intended use. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to food safety regulation.

Current Status of Bill HR 7291

Bill HR 7291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2026. Bill HR 7291 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2026.  Bill HR 7291's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7291

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 7291

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7291

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to establish a board to review certain designations that a substance used in food is generally recognized as safe, with respect to the intended use of such substance, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to establish a board to review certain designations that a substance used in food is generally recognized as safe, with respect to the intended use of such substance, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Anderson Thornton

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3 days ago

I think this bill is a good idea, but I'm not sure how exactly it will work. It's important to make sure the food we eat is safe, so I support this board being established to review substances in our food. #HRBill7291