119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 8432
This bill strengthens the Food and Drug Administration's authority and resources to regulate human foods and support food safety research. It establishes a permanent Advisory Committee on Human Foods to advise the FDA on food science, nutrition, and safety issues, and creates a competitive grant program for critical research in areas like food biotechnology, infant nutrition, ultra-processed foods, and dietary supplements. The legislation also establishes a center of excellence to improve nutrition science and coordinate programs between the FDA's Human Foods Program and drug evaluation center, particularly addressing emerging areas like weight-loss medications and medical food interventions. Additionally, the bill requires processed food manufacturers to maintain detailed records of recipes and ingredients, including unlabeled contents like flavors and additives that the FDA can access and publish. The bill also exempts FDA research from certain federal paperwork reduction requirements and directs the FDA to partner with outside organizations to share information about food packaging materials and recommend chemical limits in foods, with annual reporting to Congress. While the legislation does not specify a total funding amount, it directs Congress to consider establishing a "Human Foods Innovation Account" to support these various FDA activities and food sector modernization efforts.