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GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a board to review Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) designations made by manufacturers prior to 2000. The board will evaluate the validity of these designations, and the Secretary may revoke them if safety is not demonstrated.
Key points
Establishment of a board to review GRAS designations made prior to 2000.
Requirement for food manufacturers to notify the board of their pre-2000 GRAS designations.
Authority to impose civil penalties or treat a substance as an unapproved food additive for failure to comply.
Procedure for revoking a GRAS designation if a manufacturer fails to provide sufficient scientific evidence of safety.
Mandate to publish reports on the review findings on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7291
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Process start date: 2026-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7291.

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 2026-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a board to review GRAS designations made prior to 2000.
  • Requirement for food manufacturers to notify the board of their pre-2000 GRAS designations.
  • Authority to impose civil penalties or treat a substance as an unapproved food additive for failure to comply.
  • Procedure for revoking a GRAS designation if a manufacturer fails to provide sufficient scientific evidence of safety.
  • Mandate to publish reports on the review findings on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.
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 Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-19.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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