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FASTER Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9988| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
Anna Paulina Luna

Anna Paulina Luna

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (16)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)John James (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the FASTER Act of 2026, significantly amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by expanding the definition of "major food allergen." It reclassifies "wheat" as "gluten-containing grain," thereby adding barley, rye, and oats to the list of substances requiring allergen labeling. This change ensures that consumers are informed about the presence of these grains in food products, similar to existing requirements for other major allergens. The bill mandates that the Food and Drug Administration revise its Manual of Compliance Policy Guides within one year to reflect these new allergen classifications. The amendments will apply to all food introduced into interstate commerce one year after the bill's enactment. Furthermore, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to submit a comprehensive report on Celiac disease, covering its prevalence, data gaps, diagnostic development, prevention methods, risk reduction strategies, and new therapeutic advancements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2117
FASTER Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3169
FASTER

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1732
FASTER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1171
FASTER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9133
FASTER Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4689
FASTER Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1202
FASTER Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1813
FASTER Act
Sep 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2795
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2117
    FASTER Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3169
    FASTER


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1732
    FASTER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1171
    FASTER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9133
    FASTER Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4689
    FASTER Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1202
    FASTER Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1813
    FASTER Act


  • September 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2795
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

FASTER Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9988| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
This legislation, titled the FASTER Act of 2026, significantly amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by expanding the definition of "major food allergen." It reclassifies "wheat" as "gluten-containing grain," thereby adding barley, rye, and oats to the list of substances requiring allergen labeling. This change ensures that consumers are informed about the presence of these grains in food products, similar to existing requirements for other major allergens. The bill mandates that the Food and Drug Administration revise its Manual of Compliance Policy Guides within one year to reflect these new allergen classifications. The amendments will apply to all food introduced into interstate commerce one year after the bill's enactment. Furthermore, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to submit a comprehensive report on Celiac disease, covering its prevalence, data gaps, diagnostic development, prevention methods, risk reduction strategies, and new therapeutic advancements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2117
FASTER Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3169
FASTER

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1732
FASTER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1171
FASTER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9133
FASTER Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4689
FASTER Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1202
FASTER Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1813
FASTER Act
Sep 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2795
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2117
    FASTER Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3169
    FASTER


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1732
    FASTER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1171
    FASTER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9133
    FASTER Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4689
    FASTER Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1202
    FASTER Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1813
    FASTER Act


  • September 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2795
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Anna Paulina Luna

Anna Paulina Luna

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (16)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)John James (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted