# 119-s-5026: Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026

119-s-5026, Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5026
- Congress: 119
- Title: Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-07-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Would require front-of-package health warnings** for four product groups: sugar-sweetened beverages, products with high-intensity sweeteners, ultra-processed foods, and items high in added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium. It would also curb child-directed junk-food advertising and fund expanded nutrition research and a national education campaign. - Families and shoppers: Shoppers would see conspicuous front-of-package warnings on packages and in online listings for the four product categories. Warnings must include an icon and occupy at least 5% of the front surface. - Children: Marketing that reasonably appears directed at children under 13 would face new limits. The Federal Trade Commission could bar child-directed ads for these products and requires warnings when ads target kids. - Research, public health, and agencies: The National Institutes of Health would get dedicated funding to study ultra-processed foods and related harms, while HHS and CDC get resources for rulemaking, enforcement, and a public education campaign. *Authorizes about $75 million per year from 2027 through 2031 for NIH research, HHS rulemaking and enforcement, and a CDC education campaign, totaling about $375 million in authorized funding over five years.*

## Provisions PRIA read

- Large front-of-package food warnings: benefit, high. If enacted, many foods and drinks sold in the U.S. would need large front-of-package health warnings starting 1 year after enactment. Drinks with 25 or more calories per 12 fluid ounces from added sugar, foods with any listed high-intensity sweetener, ultra-processed foods, and foods the FDA finds…
- Ban on child-directed junk ads: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would bar companies from using child-directed advertising to market covered "junk food" to children under age 13. Advertising that does appear directed at children would have to include the required health or nutrient warning. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the ban,…
- More federal nutrition research funding: benefit, medium. If enacted, the National Institutes of Health would expand and coordinate nutrition science research, including studies on ultra-processed foods, additives, and how processing affects eating and disease. NIH would hold a public meeting within one year and every five years after, with coordination w…
- New national nutrition education campaign: benefit, medium. If enacted, the CDC (through the HHS Secretary) would run a national Nutrition and Physical Activity Public Education Campaign to teach people how to use the new warnings, promote daily activity, and share strategies for healthier eating. The campaign would coordinate with federal, state, tribal, a…

## Related bills

- 119-s-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5026 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5026)

## Related
- [119-s-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-891)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5026 (as of 2026-09-10).