VoterlyS. 578: FASTER Act of 2021
117th Congress · Sponsored from South Carolina · Became law
What this bill does
Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 or the FASTER Act of 2021 This bill expands the definition of major food allergen for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must report on certain information related to food allergy research and data collection activities.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2021-03-03
- Policy area Health
- Cosponsors 8
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 117-11.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] introduced S. 578. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with S. 578? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S. 578 do?
Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 or the FASTER Act of 2021 This bill expands the definition of major food allergen for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health…
Who sponsored S. 578?
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R) of South Carolina is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S. 578?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S. 578 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S. 578 became law.