S. 376In Committee
Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2025
Allows FDA microbial sampling access at concentrated animal feeding operations when needed for foodborne illness investigations and other public health needs
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Allows FDA microbial sampling access at concentrated animal feeding operations when needed for foodborne illness investigations and other public health needs
Key points
- Require access at feeding operations
- Authorize FDA sampling access
- Direct data sharing with agencies
- Penalize refusal of access
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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