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Innovative FEED Act of 2025

6/11/2025, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 1906

The bill titled "A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 22, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 1906

Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025 or the Innovative FEED Act of 2025

This bill provides for the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances as food additives.

The bill defines zootechnical animal food substance as a substance that is added to the food or drinking water of animals and that affects only the animal's gastrointestinal tract, with the intended purpose of affecting the byproducts of the animal's digestion, reducing foodborne pathogens, or altering the animal's gastrointestinal biome.

The definition does not include substances that are used to treat or prevent diseases in animals, hormones, or active ingredients of animal drugs. Labels for zootechnical animal food substances must include a disclaimer that the substance may not be used to treat or prevent diseases in animals. 

Current Status of Bill S 1906

Bill S 1906 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2025. Bill S 1906 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 22, 2025.  Bill S 1906's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of May 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1906

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1906

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1906

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances.
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances.

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