What does Preamble of Federal Food Administration Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to establish the Federal Food Administration The administration would be within the Department of Health and Human Services

What does SHORT TITLE. of Federal Food Administration Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Federal Food Administration Act of 2025

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERAL FOOD ADMINISTRATION. of Federal Food Administration Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Federal Food Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services, to be operational within one year of the Act's enactment. The Federal Food Administration's mission includes promoting public health by reviewing food and nutrition research, ensuring food safety and proper labeling, and participating in international trade practices. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is responsible for fostering collaboration between the Federal Food Administration and other federal agencies like the Department of Agriculture and the CDC. The Federal Food Administration will be headed by a Commissioner of Foods, appointed by the President with Senate approval. The Commissioner of Foods, acting under the Secretary, will provide overall direction, coordinate operations, oversee research, conduct public information programs, and perform other functions. The Secretary may establish technical and scientific review groups to support the Administration's functions, without regard to certain civil service restrictions.

What does INSPECTION OF FOOD FACILITIES. of Federal Food Administration Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes an inspection program for food facilities. The Commissioner of Foods will categorize facilities as high-risk, intermediate risk, or low-risk based on guidance to be issued within one year of enactment. High-risk facilities must be inspected at least annually, intermediate-risk facilities at least every two years, and low-risk facilities at least every three years. Infant formula manufacturing facilities require inspections at least every six months. The Commissioner of Foods is directed to contract with State officials to conduct at least half of the required inspections. Follow-up compliance checks will be conducted within 30 days of issuing a Form 483 equivalent after an inspection.

What does TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY, FUNCTIONS AND AGENCIES. of Federal Food Administration Act of 2025 do?

The Federal Food Administration assumes responsibility for the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act related to food. The Federal Food Administration takes over regulatory, administrative, and enforcement authorities from the Food and Drug Administration. Functions related to food regulation are transferred from specified Federal agencies to the Federal Food Administration.

What does FUNDING. of Federal Food Administration Act of 2025 do?

This section addresses funding for transferred authorities and functions. Funds related to transferred authorities are transferred to the Federal Food Administration. Appropriations are authorized for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Federal Food Administration Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Commissioner of Foods” refers to the Commissioner described in section 2(d). “Facility” means any factory, warehouse, or establishment subject to sections 415 or 419 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Federal Food Administration Act of 2025

Last updated: 12/10/2025 · Introduced: 12/10/2025

Author: Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes the Federal Food Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services to oversee food safety, labeling, and nutrition research.
It mandates a risk-based inspection program for food facilities, with more frequent inspections for high-risk facilities and infant formula manufacturers.
The Federal Food Administration assumes regulatory and enforcement authorities related to food from the Food and Drug Administration and other federal agencies, accompanied by a transfer of associated funding.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3422(Passed House)Official page

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