# 119-hr-1178: Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act

119-hr-1178, Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-09).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1178
- Congress: 119
- Title: Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 46
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-09

## Summary

**This bill would add alpha-gal to the list of major food allergens, making foods that contain it subject to allergen labeling and FDA oversight.** It defines which ingredients count, allows certain mammal-derived ingredients to be exempt if they contain no detectable alpha-gal, and takes effect 18 months after enactment. - Families and people with alpha-gal allergy would see clearer labeling, making it easier to avoid products that could trigger reactions. - Food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers would need to identify and label ingredients derived from non-catarrhine primate mammals and certain red algae, and may need testing to show alpha-gal levels. - The Food and Drug Administration would be able to enforce alpha-gal as a major allergen, set a detectable limit, and exempt mammal-derived ingredients that test below that limit.

## Cosponsors (46)

- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] (R-OH), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] (R-TX), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] (R-MS), 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] (R-WV), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Clear food labels for alpha-gal allergy: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would add alpha-gal to the list of major food allergens. Food makers, importers, and stores would need to label foods that contain it. It would cover mammal‑derived ingredients and certain red algae (Gigartinales). The Secretary could exempt mammal ingredients with no detectab…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-1178 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1178)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1178 (as of 2026-10-09).