Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation to Ensure Safer Food for American Families
Washington – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced the Better Food Disclosure Act (The Better FDA),legislation that would seek to improve the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) oversight of ingredient disclosures and reviews, and require food companies to report the ingredients that they put in their food supply to the agency. This legislation is coming in response to the great state-led efforts to strengthen our Nation’s food safety standards.
The bill also seeks to strengthen the FDA’s post-market review process by allowing state government officials and other concerned Americans to petition the FDA to review the safety of an ingredient that is currently in the food supply, such as food dyes, additives, and other food substances not reported to the federal government.
“For too long, the FDA has failed to regulate our food industry to the standard that the American people expect and deserve,” said Senator Marshall. “The Better Food Disclosure Act is another big step towards Making America Healthy Again. While we remain committed to working with everyone to establish a strong national standard of ingredient safety,we cannot ignore the reality that our current federal oversight is inadequate – and states have stepped up to hold both food companies and Washington accountable. If food truly is medicine, then it’s time we treat it with the urgency and seriousness it deserves.”
This bill is cosponsored by Senators Rick Scott (R-Florida) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama).
Senator Rick Scott said, “Americans deserve to know that the food they put on their tables is safe and held to the highest standards, and more transparency is key and an important part of that. Our Better Food Disclosure Act strengthens FDA oversight and transparency on ingredients included in everyday products to help families make informed decisions to protect themselves and their families. I’m proud to join Senator Marshall in this effort as we work with President Trump and Secretary Kennedy to Make America Healthy Again.”
“The Better FDA Act brings a new and much-needed level of transparency to consumers. A significant part of the Make America Healthy Again movement is empowering Americans to know what’s in their food. This legislation helps lift the veil on hidden ingredients, establishes a stronger GRAS process, and helps moves our country toward healthier, longer lives,” said Senator Britt.
This bill is also supported by leaders in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) community.
“It’s inspiring to see members of Congress stand up to Big Food. We’re entering a new era where the health of families is coming before corporate profits. I’m grateful for Senator Marshall’s leadership to hold the food industry accountable,” said Vani Hari, Founder of Food Babe and Truvani.
“For too long, the food sector has been free to add industrial additives to products without public notice or oversight. Closing this ‘GRAS loophole’ is critical to ensure that Americans know what’s in our food, and why—and to start to eliminate the most dubious compounds. Congratulations to Senator Marshall for taking on this generational issue,” said Dr. Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, Director of Food is Medicine Institute.
The Better FDA represents another major step in the MAHA movement by strengthening confidence in the nation’s food supply and reaffirming the FDA’s duty to protect public health.
Full text of the bill is available here.
Background:
- 108 bills across 17 states have been introduced in state legislatures during the 2025 session concerning ingredients, SNAP, nutrition education, ultra-processed foods, and physical activity in schools.
- 7 bills have been enacted in 5 states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia.
- This bill seeks to close the “GRAS Loophole” that many food safety professionals and government officials have long advocated for.
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