The FRESH Act of 2026 amends federal nutrition law to require congressional approval before the federal government can publish updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Currently, the Agriculture and Health and Human Services secretaries can issue dietary guidelines on their own authority, but this bill changes that by requiring them to submit proposed guidelines to Congress for formal approval by law before they take effect. The legislation specifically codifies the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines as the binding standard and prohibits any modifications or updates to those guidelines unless Congress approves them through the same legislative process. This bill affects all Americans who rely on federal dietary guidance, as well as schools, hospitals, and other institutions that use these guidelines to shape nutrition programs and food policies. The measure has no specified funding or implementation timeline beyond establishing the new congressional approval requirement going forward.
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