# 119-s-4464: FAIR Labels Act of 2026

119-s-4464, FAIR Labels Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4464
- Congress: 119
- Title: FAIR Labels Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-24

## Summary

**The FAIR Labels Act would require _clear, consistent labeling_ to distinguish cell-cultivated proteins and plant-based meat and poultry alternatives from conventional products.** It would also assign regulatory roles to USDA and HHS (FDA) and set deadlines for new standards. - Consumers would get prominent, specific labels. Cell-cultivated products must say “cell-cultivated,” note they come from sources other than meat or poultry, and disclaim they are not from a live animal or bird. Plant-based items must use the term “plant-based alternative protein product” and state they do not contain naturally produced meat or poultry. - Producers would face aligned rules. Cell-cultivated meats and poultry would be treated under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and Poultry Products Inspection Act so meat labeling and safety rules apply, while plant-based definitions move into the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act framework. - Regulators would follow a timed plan. The bill would require an updated USDA–HHS memorandum of understanding within 90 days and development of common standards of identity within 180 days. HHS (FDA) would oversee premarket review of cell lines, inputs, and manufacturing controls while USDA implements labeling and inspection duties.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE), 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Clear labels for cell-cultivated meat: benefit, high. If enacted, packages of cell-cultivated meat and poultry would have to show the words "cell-cultivated" next to the product name. Labels would also have to state the product is derived from sources other than meat or poultry and include a clear disclaimer that it is not naturally produced meat from…
- Labels for plant-based meat alternatives: benefit, high. If enacted, plant-based products that mimic meat or poultry would have to carry the phrase "plant-based alternative protein product" immediately followed by the product name. Labels would also need a clear, prominent statement that the product is not derived from, and does not contain, naturally pr…
- Common identity rules for alternative proteins: mixed, medium. If enacted, USDA and HHS would be required to make common identity rules for cell-cultivated and plant-based protein products. The agencies would finish those rules not later than 180 days after enactment. The rules would match the new definitions in the meat, poultry, and food laws. This would giv…
- New oversight for cell-cultivated proteins: mixed, low. If enacted, Agriculture and Health would revise their 2019 agreement within 90 days to assign roles for cell-cultivated products. HHS (FDA) would run premarket checks on materials and cell banks, oversee tissue collection and culturing up to harvest, and develop facility and process requirements. U…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-4464 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4464)

## Related
- [119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2296)
- [119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4784)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1261)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4464 (as of 2026-06-24).