GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act

House Bill

H.R. 7291

119th Congress

GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 30, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lawler

R - NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act aims to reform how food additives and ingredients are determined to be 'Generally Recognized As Safe' (GRAS) for human consumption. This bill would likely increase government oversight and public transparency in the process that allows food manufacturers to add substances to the products Americans eat every day, potentially addressing concerns about industry self-regulation in food safety.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced1/30/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act

The GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act aims to reform how food additives and ingredients are determined to be 'Generally Recognized As Safe' (GRAS) for human consumption. This bill would likely increase government oversight and public transparency in the proc

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The GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act aims to reform how food additives and ingredients are determined to be 'Generally Recognized As Safe' (GRAS) for human consumption. This bill would likely increase government oversight and public transparency in the process that allows food manufacturers to add substances to the products Americans eat every day, potentially addressing concerns about industry self-regulation in food safety.

Bill Number: 7291
Introduced: 1/30/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Health

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Title: GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act
Bill Number: 7291
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 1/30/2026
Summary: The GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act aims to reform how food additives and ingredients are determined to be 'Generally Recognized As Safe' (GRAS) for human consumption. This bill would likely increase government oversight and public transparency in the process that allows food manufacturers to ad

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act aims to reform how food additives and ingredients are determined to be 'Generally Recognized As Safe' (GRAS) for human consumption. This bill would likely increase government oversight and public transparency in the process that allows food manufacturers to add substances to the products Americans eat every day, potentially addressing concerns about industry self-regulation in food safety.

Last updated: 3/1/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Strengthens oversight of the GRAS process, which currently allows food companies to determine whether certain ingredients are safe without always requiring FDA pre-approval
Increases transparency requirements for food safety determinations, giving consumers and watchdog groups better access to information about what's in their food
Addresses growing public concerns about chemicals and additives in processed foods by potentially requiring more rigorous safety evaluations
Could affect thousands of food ingredients currently on the market, from preservatives to artificial flavors and colorings

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact food manufacturers, who may face stricter requirements for proving ingredient safety, and American consumers, who would gain more transparency about the safety evaluations behind food additives. Public health advocates and families concerned about food safety would benefit from enhanced oversight, while food companies might experience increased compliance costs and longer approval timelines for new ingredients.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7291, 119th Congress (2026). "GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7291

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