S. 4974 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Making America's Food Safer Act
S. 4974 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the senate — introduced on Jul 14, 2026, sponsored by Tommy Tuberville with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jul 14, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Making America's Food Safer Act This bill expands the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) authority to require the destruction of unsafe imported foods, share food safety information, and make use of food facility audit information.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 14, 2026
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Oct 5, 2026)
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- H.R. 766: SEWER Act
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- S. 2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 123: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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