S. 1469: Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-04-10 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2568) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-10):
Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025
This bill requires that local school food service personnel receive annual training and certification on food allergies as part of the training provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture.
Under current law, the mandatory training and certification for school food service personnel must include modules on (1) nutrition, and (2) health and food safety standards and methodologies.
Under the bill, the training and certification must also include a module on food allergies, including information on the best practices to prevent, recognize, and respond to food-related allergic reactions.
As part of the certification, the bill also requires that food service personnel demonstrate competence in the training provided.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1469?
S. 1469 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1469 are available on congress.gov.
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