H.R. 6567: Federal Food Administration Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Federal Food Administration Act of 2025, aims to create a new agency called the Federal Food Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This new agency is intended to oversee food safety, nutrition, and related public health matters in the United States.

Establishment of the Federal Food Administration

The bill requires that the Federal Food Administration be established no later than one year after the bill's enactment. The agency's mission will include the following:

• Promoting public health by reviewing food and nutrition research and taking timely action on the marketing of regulated products.
• Ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome, sanitary, and properly labeled.
• Collaborating with international representatives to protect public health and promote fair trade practices in food.
• Consulting with scientific, medical, and public health experts, as well as stakeholders like consumers and manufacturers.

Collaboration with Other Agencies

The Secretary of HHS will promote collaboration between the Federal Food Administration and other federal agencies like the Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance scientific and technical expertise related to food safety and regulation.

Leadership Structure

The Federal Food Administration will be led by a Commissioner of Foods, who will be appointed by the President with Senate consent. This Commissioner will be responsible for:

• Directing the agency and establishing operational policies.
• Coordinating the activities of various administrative entities within the agency.
• Conducting research related to food and administering public information programs.

Inspection Program for Food Facilities

The Commissioner will establish a program to inspect food facilities, categorizing them as high-risk, intermediate-risk, or low-risk. The inspection frequency will be as follows:

• High-risk facilities will be inspected at least annually.
• Intermediate-risk facilities will be inspected at least every two years.
• Low-risk facilities will be inspected at least every three years.
• Infant formula manufacturing facilities will be inspected every six months.

Additionally, the Commissioner will collaborate with state officials to conduct at least half of these inspections.

Transfer of Authority and Responsibilities

The Federal Food Administration will take over food-related responsibilities currently held by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including regulatory and enforcement powers over food safety and labeling. This section will also specify that certain resources and functions from the FDA, particularly those related to food, will be transferred to the new agency.

Funding for the Federal Food Administration

The bill outlines that any funds associated with the FDA's food-related functions will be transferred to the Federal Food Administration. Moreover, it authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to support the agency's operations for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years.

Definitions

The bill provides specific definitions for key terms, including:

• Commissioner of Foods: The head of the Federal Food Administration.
• Facility: Any establishment subject to federal food safety regulations.
• Secretary: The Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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