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119-s-1906119th CongressWALLET

Innovative FEED Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Introduced

Summary

Classifies zootechnical animal food substances as food additives regulated by the FDA. This bill would create a data-driven regulatory pathway under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for substances added to animal feed or water that act in the gut to change the microbiome or reduce foodborne pathogens.

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  • Farmers and livestock producers: Products that alter animals' gut microbes or reduce foodborne pathogens would have to meet FDA safety and use conditions before interstate sale.
  • Feed and biotech manufacturers: Companies would need to submit petitions with full data on intended effect, required dose, and full study reports to get approval.
  • Consumers and public health: Establishes a pathway aimed at lowering human foodborne risks by regulating gut-targeting substances used in animals raised for food.
  • FDA and regulators: The agency would set conditions for safe and effective use, require specific labeling that warns against disease treatment claims, and enforce misbranding penalties.

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New rules for animal feed additives

This bill would create a new category called zootechnical animal food substance. These are additives put in animal food or drinking water that act only in the gut to change digestion byproducts, reduce foodborne germs in animals raised for food, or alter animal structure or function by shifting the gut microbiome. Petitioners would have to file food additive petitions with detailed data and full study reports showing safety, the intended effect, and the quantity needed. Products would have to include the exact label: "Not for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in animals." The Secretary would be able to set conditions for safe use and to deny petitions that fail to show the intended effect, but would not be allowed to require anyone to use these substances.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

KS • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 5/22/2025

  • Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 5/22/2025

  • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 5/22/2025

  • Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 5/22/2025

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 5/22/2025

  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 5/22/2025

  • Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

    ME • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 6/17/2026

  • Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 8/3/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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