S. 578 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021
S. 578 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022), the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021, became law — introduced on Mar 3, 2021, sponsored by Tim Scott with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 117-11
What it does
Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 or the FASTER Act of 2021 This bill expands the definition of major food allergen for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must report on certain information related to food allergy research and data collection activities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
FASTER Act of 2021
Sponsor
Tim Scott (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2021
- Passed the SenateMar 3, 2021
- Passed the HouseApr 14, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentApr 20, 2021
- Became lawApr 23, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-11. (Apr 23, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 14, 2021 · Passed415–11
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research ActHouse · Apr 14, 2021
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