Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1202
117th Congress(2021-2022)
FASTER Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 22, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 22, 2021
Latest Action
Feb 23, 2021
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Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1202
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
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Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 or the FASTER Act of 2021

This bill expands the definition of major food allergen for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must report on certain information related to food allergy research and data collection activities.

Text (1)
February 22, 2021
Actions (3)
02/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/22/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/22/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:18 PM