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GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act
2/19/2026, 7:05 PM
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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7291
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate 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
Anderson Thornton
1,081
7 months 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
Jayce Sims
1,173
7 months ago
I think it's good that they're looking into the safety of substances in our food. It's important to make sure we're consuming things that are safe for us.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7291
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