HR 2117
116th Congress
House
Health
Allergies
Congressional oversight
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
FASTER Act of 2020
Introduced: April 8, 2019
Introduced by:
Matsui, Doris O.
Democratic
· California
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16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 17, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5813)
Nov 17, 2020
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2117.
Nov 17, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5813-5814)
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5813)
Nov 16, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 479.
Nov 16, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-581.
Jul 15, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 11, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mar 11, 2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2020 or the FASTER Act of 2020
This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand data collection of information related to food allergies and specific allergens and revises the definition of major allergen to specifically include sesame. The Department of Health and Human Services may designate additional food ingredients as major allergens based on the prevalence and severity of allergic reactions through regulation.
The Food and Drug Administration must report on specified information regarding food allergies.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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