Senators Markey and Booker introduce legislation to tighten FDA regulations on food chemicals, enhancing consumer safety.
Quiver AI Summary
On July 17, 2025, Senators Edward Markey and Cory Booker introduced the Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act, aimed at tightening the FDA's regulations on food chemicals. The bill seeks to close loopholes in the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) Rule, preventing substances linked to cancer or reproductive toxicity from being classified as safe without FDA review.
Senator Markey emphasized, "Americans deserve to know the food on their kitchen tables is safe," while Senator Booker noted the need for "independent, scientific review" of new chemicals. The legislation has garnered support from various environmental groups, highlighting concerns over the current lack of oversight.
The proposed act mandates the FDA revise the GRAS Rule to ensure transparency and safety, requiring manufacturers to provide safety information and restricting conflicts of interest in the review process. This legislation is seen as a significant step toward safeguarding public health by preventing harmful additives in the food supply.
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Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.2286: A bill to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the establishment of, and provide support for, State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents, and for other purposes.
- S.2232: Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025
- S.2231: A bill to protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTQI people around the world, and for other purposes.
- S.2201: LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025
- S.2165: 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
- S.2161: NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Edward J. Markey on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Markey.
Edward J. Markey Fundraising
Edward J. Markey recently disclosed $464.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 178th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 80.3% came from individual donors.
Markey disclosed $464.8K of spending. This was the 94th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Markey disclosed $2.5M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 112th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Edward J. Markey's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
