Is Congress actually standardizing food expiration dates?
H.R. 4987 — Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 (Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-ME-1, introduced Aug 15, 2025). Would set federal standard phrases for "quality" and "discard" dates, assign USDA/HHS roles, allow smart labels, and require a phased rollout. Status: in committee, last action May 16, 2026. No Senate companion has cleared yet.