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HB 2654

To create the Food Safety Act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Brooks and 1 co-sponsor

HB 2654 - The Food Safety Act OverviewBill Number: HB 2654 Title: To create the Food Safety ActStatus: To House Health and Human Resources Introduced: February 11, 2025 Purpose a

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Bill Summary · HB 2654

HB 2654 - The Food Safety Act

Overview

Bill Number: HB 2654
Title: To create the Food Safety Act
Status: To House Health and Human Resources
Introduced: February 11, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HB 2654, the Food Safety Act, is to establish comprehensive federal standards and oversight to ensure the safety and quality of the nation's food supply. This legislation aims to modernize and strengthen food safety regulations in response to growing public health concerns over foodborne illnesses, contamination, and mislabeling.

Key Provisions

  • Creates the Federal Food Safety Agency (FFSA) to consolidate and coordinate food safety efforts across multiple government bodies
  • Mandates regular inspections of food production and processing facilities, with increased frequency for high-risk operations
  • Establishes new traceability requirements to improve the ability to quickly identify the source of contaminated or adulterated foods
  • Requires food manufacturers to implement robust hazard analysis and risk-based preventive control plans
  • Grants the FFSA mandatory recall authority for unsafe food products
  • Increases civil and criminal penalties for food safety violations

Affected Parties and Impacts

The Food Safety Act would impact a wide range of stakeholders in the food industry, including:

  • Farmers, ranchers, and food producers who would face new regulatory requirements and inspections
  • Food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who would need to comply with enhanced safety and traceability standards
  • Consumers who would benefit from a safer, more transparent food supply and reduced risk of foodborne illnesses
  • Public health agencies and hospitals that deal with the consequences of food contamination outbreaks

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 2654 was introduced in the House on February 11, 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Health and Human Resources for consideration. If passed by the House, the bill would then move to the Senate for further review and potential amendments before a final vote. If enacted, the new food safety regulations would be phased in over a 2-3 year period to allow industry time to adapt to the new requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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