Senate Bill 5026
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 16, 2026
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The Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026 targets childhood diabetes through labeling requirements for food and beverages, restricting unhealthy food advertising to children, and funding public education on nutrition and physical activity. It includes appropriations for nutrition science research and aims to raise awareness about the health effects of ultra-processed foods. The bill defines and prohibits child-directed advertising for junk food, requires health warnings on such ads, gives the FTC authority to enforce measures and revoke restrictions on regulating children's advertising. These efforts seek to reduce children's exposure to unhealthy food marketing and promote healthier lifestyle choices.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5026
Congress
119
Policy Area
Health
Health
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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July 16, 2026
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07/28/2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.
07/28/2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
07/22/2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
07/16/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
07/16/2026
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jul 29, 2026 11:03:25 AM