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H.R. 6687 (118th)

Innovative FEED Act of 2023

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Introduced

7 December 2023

Last action

8 December 2023 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23], Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4], Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large], Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Lori Chavez-DeRemer, John Duarte, Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Yadira Caraveo, Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

5 December 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2023 or the Innovative FEED Act of 2023 This bill provides for the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances as food additives. The bill defines  zootechnical animal food substance  as a substance that is added to the food or drinking water of animals and that affects only the animal's gastrointestinal tract, with the intended purpose of affecting the byproducts of the animal's digestion, reducing foodborne pathogens, or altering the animal's gastrointestinal biome. The definition does not include substances that are used to treat or prevent diseases in animals, hormones, or active ingredients of animal drugs. Labels for zootechnical animal food substances must include a disclaimer that the substance may not be used to treat or prevent diseases in animals.   

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Timeline

  1. 7 December 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 December 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 December 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 December 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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