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Baby Food Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2229| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (28)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 This bill imposes certain safety requirements on infant and toddler food. The bill establishes maximum levels of certain toxic elements (cadmium, and lead, mercury, and inorganic arsenic) allowable in infant and toddler food, defined as food intended to be sold for children up to 36 months old. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall periodically review and, if necessary, further lower these levels. The FDA may also establish limits on other toxic elements upon review of relevant health and dietary data. Furthermore, facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold infant and toddler food must have certain controls and plans to ensure that their food complies with the limits on toxic elements established by this bill. Such facilities shall also make publicly available certain information, including results from tests for toxic elements in their infant and toddler foods. The bill also expands the FDA's authority to require a recall of adulterated or misbranded food to include infant and toddler food that exceeds limits on toxic elements. The Centers for Disease Control shall carry out a public awareness campaign about the risks of toxic elements in infant and toddler food. The FDA shall commission research on agricultural methods that minimize levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1019: Baby Food Safety Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural researchChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEnvironmental healthFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth promotion and preventive careManufacturingNutrition and dietResearch administration and funding

Baby Food Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2229| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 This bill imposes certain safety requirements on infant and toddler food. The bill establishes maximum levels of certain toxic elements (cadmium, and lead, mercury, and inorganic arsenic) allowable in infant and toddler food, defined as food intended to be sold for children up to 36 months old. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall periodically review and, if necessary, further lower these levels. The FDA may also establish limits on other toxic elements upon review of relevant health and dietary data. Furthermore, facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold infant and toddler food must have certain controls and plans to ensure that their food complies with the limits on toxic elements established by this bill. Such facilities shall also make publicly available certain information, including results from tests for toxic elements in their infant and toddler foods. The bill also expands the FDA's authority to require a recall of adulterated or misbranded food to include infant and toddler food that exceeds limits on toxic elements. The Centers for Disease Control shall carry out a public awareness campaign about the risks of toxic elements in infant and toddler food. The FDA shall commission research on agricultural methods that minimize levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (28)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1019: Baby Food Safety Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural researchChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEnvironmental healthFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth promotion and preventive careManufacturingNutrition and dietResearch administration and funding