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HR9231Referred to Committee

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be unsafe for use as food contact substances, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-09
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Janice D. Schakowsky
Janice D. Schakowsky
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (540 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S001145

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (9)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12)Original· 2026-06-09
  • Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1)Original· 2026-06-09
  • Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)Original· 2026-06-09
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)Original· 2026-06-09
  • Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL-4)Original· 2026-06-09
  • Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-1)Original· 2026-06-09
  • Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA-44)Original· 2026-06-09
  • Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT-3)Original· 2026-06-09
  • Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-8)Original· 2026-06-09

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-09

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-06-09

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would ban certain chemicals from being used in products that touch food, such as containers, packaging, and cooking utensils, by declaring them unsafe for that purpose. This would affect food manufacturers, packaging companies, and retailers who would need to find alternative materials for their products. The change aims to protect consumers from potential health risks associated with these chemicals leaching into food and beverages.

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