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119-s-3422119th CongressWALLET

Federal Food Administration Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Introduced

Summary

A Federal Food Administration would be created inside the Department of Health and Human Services to centralize food safety, labeling, and oversight under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It would be led by a Commissioner and would be established within one year after enactment.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

New inspection rules for food businesses

If enacted, the bill would require a risk-based inspection program and formal guidance within one year defining high, intermediate, and low risk facilities. High-risk facilities would be inspected at least once a year. Intermediate-risk facilities would be inspected at least once every 2 years and low-risk at least once every 3 years, with warehouses and distribution packaging included as low-risk. Infant formula manufacturers would be inspected at least every 6 months. A follow-up compliance check would be required within 30 days after issuing an inspection form like FDA Form 483. The FFA would contract with States to carry out at least half of required inspections.

New food agency for consumers and industry

If enacted, the bill would create a Federal Food Administration inside HHS. The Secretary must set it up as soon as practicable, but not later than 1 year after enactment. The FFA would take over FDA authorities, staff, and related funds for food, including the Human Foods Program, inspections office, and food parts of the Center for Veterinary Medicine. The President could move other offices by executive order and references to the FDA commissioner would be read as references to the new Commissioner of Foods. The President would nominate the Commissioner of Foods and the Senate must confirm. Congress could fund the FFA starting in fiscal year 2026 with "such sums as may be necessary" each year.

Stronger science and expert hiring

If enacted, the bill would require the FFA to work with USDA, CDC, NIH, and other science agencies on food research, testing, and postmarket monitoring. The Secretary, through the Commissioner, could set up technical and scientific review groups and appoint and pay outside experts without following some standard federal hiring and pay rules. United States officers and employees would not receive extra pay for serving on those groups.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

IL • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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