To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes. do?

This bill aims to provide the FDA with needed authorities for human foods regulation It also seeks to provide additional resources and authorities for human foods research The bill has been introduced to the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

Q: What does SENSE OF CONGRESS ON FUNDING FOOD SECTOR INNOVATION PROJECTS. of To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes. do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress that a "Human Foods Innovation Account" should be established within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The account would fund activities related to innovation and technological advancements in the human foods sector. These activities include critical research grants (section 4), a center of excellence (section 5), and a public-private partnership (section 8). The FDA is directed to develop modernized standards for human foods, including those for infants and young children, and to enhance food safety and supply chain continuity. Other funded activities include nutrition innovation, strengthened dietary supplement authorities, research on biotechnology, and modernized regulatory tools for chemicals in human foods. The FDA is also tasked with modernizing risk assessment and decision-making processes related to human foods. Enhanced technical capacity will be supported through the use of hiring authority from the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022. The FDA Commissioner has discretion to approve additional projects enabling innovation and a better understanding of nutrition.

Q: What does ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HUMAN FOODS. of To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes. do?

This section establishes a permanent advisory committee called the Advisory Committee on Human Foods. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Committee. The Committee's duty is to advise the Commissioner on issues related to food science, nutrition, and food safety. The Committee will be composed of experts in nutrition and food safety, as well as representatives from consumer, producer, and health professional organizations.

Q: What does CRITICAL RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM. of To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes. do?

The Secretary of Health and Human Services awards grants for research in critical areas. Grants prioritize projects that foster collaboration among partners. Eligible entities must submit applications with determined information.

Q: What does HFP AND CDER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. of To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes. do?

The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall establish a center of excellence The center aims to improve nutrition science and its relation to medicine The center will coordinate FDA programs on convergence between Human Foods and Drug Evaluation It will drive research and innovation in the food-as-medicine field

Q: What does PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT EXEMPTION FOR FDA RESEARCH. of To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes. do?

This section amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It adds a new section, 1015, to the Act. This new section exempts the Food and Drug Administration's voluntary information collection during research from the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Q: What does RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESSED FOOD RECIPES. of To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes. do?

This section amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act It requires recordkeeping for processed food recipes Manufacturers must provide access to recipe and contents records Nonlabeled ingredients must be submitted to the Commissioner The Commissioner will publish a list of articles with nonlabeled contents

Q: What does PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR INFORMATION SHARING AND CHEMICAL of To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes. do?

This section establishes a public-private partnership led by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. The partnership's purpose is to facilitate information sharing regarding food packaging materials, including composition, use, and long-term impacts. The partnership will also recommend appropriate limits for chemicals in food and food-contact substances to the Commissioner. The Commissioner must submit reports to Congress detailing the partnership's work, initially within 18 months and then annually.

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Diana DeGette (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a "Human Foods Innovation Account" within the FDA to fund research grants, a center of excellence, and public-private partnerships focused on food safety, nutrition innovation, and modernized regulatory tools.
It creates a permanent Advisory Committee on Human Foods composed of experts to advise the FDA Commissioner on food science, nutrition, and safety matters.
The bill requires manufacturers of processed foods to maintain records of recipes and ingredients, providing access to the FDA and enabling the publication of a list of articles with nonlabeled contents.

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