S 578
117th Congress
Senate
Health
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Allergies
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug therapy
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research and development
FASTER Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 23, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-11.
Apr 23, 2021
Signed by President.
Apr 20, 2021
Presented to President.
Apr 14, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 14, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 11 (Roll no. 100). (text: CR H1749-1750)
Apr 14, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 11 (Roll no. 100).(text: CR H1749-1750)
Apr 14, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1783)
Apr 14, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 14, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 578.
Apr 14, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1749-1751)
Apr 14, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 8, 2021
Held at the desk.
Mar 8, 2021
Received in the House.
Mar 8, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1021; text: CR S1029)
Mar 3, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1021; text: CR S1029)
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | House · vote #100 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 415–11 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-11.