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Prohibition on Federal Procurement of Food Containing Certain Color Additives

This Act prohibits the head of an executive agency from renewing or entering into contracts for the procurement of food containing eight specific covered color additives, such as Red No. 40 and Yellow No. 5. It also mandates prioritizing the procurement of food that does not contain any color additives, where available and practicable.
Key points
Executive agencies are prohibited from procuring food containing eight specific covered color additives (e.g., Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Blue No. 1).
Agencies must prioritize the procurement of food containing no color additives where available and practicable.
The section takes effect 6 months after enactment and applies to contracts entered into on or after that date.
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Print number: 119_HR_6653
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Process start date: 2025-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dye Free Procurement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6653.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Executive agencies are prohibited from procuring food containing eight specific covered color additives (e.g., Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Blue No. 1).
  • Agencies must prioritize the procurement of food containing no color additives where available and practicable.
  • The section takes effect 6 months after enactment and applies to contracts entered into on or after that date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-19.

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