Federal Food Administration Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill creates a brand-new agency called the Federal Food Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services. It would take over all food-related responsibilities currently handled by the FDA, giving food safety its own dedicated home in the federal government.
• A new Senate-confirmed leader called the Commissioner of Foods would run the agency, with a mission focused entirely on making sure food is safe, properly labeled, and meets public health standards. The agency would also work with international partners on food trade.
• The bill sets up a risk-based inspection schedule for food facilities. High-risk facilities would be checked at least once a year, intermediate-risk every two years, and low-risk every three years. Baby formula factories would get the most attention, with inspections every six months.
• State governments would play a big role in the new system. The law requires the Commissioner of Foods to contract with state officials to carry out at least half of all required inspections, creating a federal-state partnership for food safety oversight.
• After an inspection finds problems, the agency must follow up within 30 days, closing a gap in the current system where violations could go unchecked for long periods. The bill also requires interagency collaboration with the USDA, CDC, and NIH.

Votes

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