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FAIR Labels Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8596| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Mark Alford

Mark Alford

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (15)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance consumer transparency by establishing clear labeling requirements for cell-cultivated protein products and plant-based alternative protein products. It amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define these new food categories and mandate specific disclosures on their packaging. The goal is to ensure consumers can make informed decisions when choosing between these products and traditional meat and poultry. For cell-cultivated protein products , the bill requires labels to prominently state "cell-cultivated" and include disclaimers indicating they are not derived from naturally produced meat or poultry from live animals. Similarly, plant-based alternative protein products must be labeled with that phrase and a disclaimer clarifying they do not contain naturally produced meat or poultry. These provisions ensure that the origin of the product is immediately clear to the consumer. Furthermore, the legislation mandates a revision of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) within 90 days to clarify their respective regulatory responsibilities for cell-cultivated protein products. The FDA will oversee premarket consultation, cell collection, cell bank development, and cell proliferation up to harvest, ensuring compliance with manufacturing practices and safety standards. The USDA will then be responsible for implementing the Act's amendments and applying existing meat and poultry inspection requirements to cell-cultivated protein products post-harvest. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with HHS, to develop common standards of identity for both cell-cultivated and plant-based alternative protein products within 180 days, aligning with the new definitions established in the Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7130
FAIR Labels Act of 2024
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4464
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7130
    FAIR Labels Act of 2024


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4464
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4464: FAIR Labels Act of 2026

FAIR Labels Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8596| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This bill aims to enhance consumer transparency by establishing clear labeling requirements for cell-cultivated protein products and plant-based alternative protein products. It amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define these new food categories and mandate specific disclosures on their packaging. The goal is to ensure consumers can make informed decisions when choosing between these products and traditional meat and poultry. For cell-cultivated protein products , the bill requires labels to prominently state "cell-cultivated" and include disclaimers indicating they are not derived from naturally produced meat or poultry from live animals. Similarly, plant-based alternative protein products must be labeled with that phrase and a disclaimer clarifying they do not contain naturally produced meat or poultry. These provisions ensure that the origin of the product is immediately clear to the consumer. Furthermore, the legislation mandates a revision of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) within 90 days to clarify their respective regulatory responsibilities for cell-cultivated protein products. The FDA will oversee premarket consultation, cell collection, cell bank development, and cell proliferation up to harvest, ensuring compliance with manufacturing practices and safety standards. The USDA will then be responsible for implementing the Act's amendments and applying existing meat and poultry inspection requirements to cell-cultivated protein products post-harvest. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with HHS, to develop common standards of identity for both cell-cultivated and plant-based alternative protein products within 180 days, aligning with the new definitions established in the Act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7130
FAIR Labels Act of 2024
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4464
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7130
    FAIR Labels Act of 2024


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4464
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mark Alford

Mark Alford

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (15)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4464: FAIR Labels Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted