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S 376119th CongressIntroduced
Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
S. 376 authorizes the FDA to conduct microbial sampling on concentrated animal feeding operations to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks and other public health needs.
Key Points
- 1Adds §425 to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for FDA sampling.
- 2Allows reasonable access to plants, animals, water, and environment.
- 3Requires coordination with USDA and state/federal public‑health agencies.
- 4Adds enforcement provision for refusal to provide access.
- 5Defines “concentrated animal feeding operation” per 40 CFR.
Impact Areas
FDA and USDA regulatory agenciesConcentrated animal feeding operations (cattle, swine, poultry)Public health officials and researchersConsumers and food‑industry stakeholders
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