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HR 9817118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Toxic Free Food Act of 2024

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Aug 14, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Toxic Free Food Act of 2024 is a House bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing health-related concerns associated with toxic substances in food. Although the official summary and full text of the bill are not available, the bill's title and policy area indicate a focus on reducing or eliminating harmful toxins in the food supply to protect public health. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to improve food safety by targeting toxic substances but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired in the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled the Toxic Free Food Act of 2024 and relates to health policy.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Consumers concerned about food safety and toxic exposure', 'Public health agencies focused on reducing health risks from food contaminants', 'Food industry sectors that comply with stricter safety standards']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text limits understanding of specific regulatory or enforcement mechanisms', 'Potential costs and administrative burdens on food producers and regulators are unknown', 'Unclear authority and oversight provisions due to missing bill details']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, a committee with jurisdiction over food safety and public health issues. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is listed as failed or expired, indicating it did not receive a vote or further consideration in the legislative process.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increased regulatory compliance costs for food producers if the bill had provisions for stricter toxin limits', 'Possible public health benefits from reduced exposure to toxic substances in food', 'Shifts in food industry practices toward safer ingredient sourcing and processing']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of the bill's full text and official summary, transparency is limited, making it difficult to assess the specific regulatory changes, enforcement mechanisms, or funding implications. The bill's failure to progress beyond committee referral further limits available information on legislative intent and stakeholder impact.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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