United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 6294 — Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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  • 3 sponsors

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  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2025This bill requires health warnings on labels and in advertisements for food and beverages that are sweetened, processed, or contain a high level of certain nutrients, and it prohibits specifically advertising such products to children. It also expands research and outreach on proper nutrition.The bill requires various Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings on labels for (1) sugar-sweetened beverages, (2) food and beverages with non-sugar sweeteners, (3) ultra-processed food and beverages (as defined by the FDA based on recommendations from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine), and (4) food and beverages with certain nutrients (e.g., sugar, saturated fat, sodium) at levels that increase health risks. These warnings must contain specified information regarding the risks of developing certain health conditions (e.g., diabetes); warnings for sugar-sweetened beverages and for non-sugar sweetened food and beverages must specifically say that these products are not recommended for children. Additionally, the bill prohibits marketing or advertising these products to children under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is primarily enforced by the FDA. Further, marketing or advertising these products to children, or without the required warnings, is considered an unfair or deceptive trade practice that is subject to action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The bill specifically restores the FTC's statutory authority to regulate advertising targeting children (this authority was limited in 1980).Finally, the bill expands research on nutrition science and requires a public education campaign about nutrition and the new warning labels.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

5 sections in 3 laws

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Federal trade commission; promotion of export trade and prevention of unfair methods of competition · 15 U.S.C. ch. 2 1 section 1 repealed
  • § 57a Unfair or deceptive acts or practices rulemaking proceedings Repeals

    15 U.S.C. § 57a — at 57a(h)

    The law today

    (a) Authority of Commission to prescribe rules and general statements of policy (1) Except as provided in subsection (h), the Commission may prescribe— (A) interpretive rules and general statements of policy with respect to unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce (within the meaning of section 45(a)(1) of this title), and (B) rules which define with specificity acts or practices which are unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce (within the meaning of section 45(a)(1) of this title), except that the Commission shall not develop or promulgate any trade rule or regulation with regard to the regulation of the development and utilization of the standards and certification activities pursuant to this section. Rules under this subparagraph may include requirements prescribed for the purpose of preventing such acts or practices. (2) The Commission shall have no authority under this subchapter, other than its authority under this section, to prescribe any rule with respect to unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce (within the meaning of section 45(a)(1) of this title). The preceding sentence shall not affect any authority of the Commission to prescribe rules (including interpretive rules), and general statements of policy, with respect to unfair methods of competition in or affecting commerce. (b) Procedures applicable (1) When prescribing a rule under subsection (a)(1)(B) of this section, the Commission shall proceed in accordance with section 553 of title 5 (without regard to any reference in such section to sections 556 and 557 of such title), and shall also (A) publish a notice of proposed rulemaking stating with particularity the text of the rule, including any alternatives, which the Commission proposes to promulgate, and the reason for the proposed rule; (B) allow interested persons to submit written data, views, and arguments, and make all such submissions publicly available; (C) provide an opportunity for an informal hearing in accordance with subsection (c); and (D) promulgate, if appropriate, a final rule based on the matter in the rulemaking record (as defined in subsection (e)(1)(B)), together with a statement of basis and purpose. (2) (A) Prior to the publication of any notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), the Commission shall publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register. Such advance notice shall— (i) contain a brief description of the area of inquiry under consideration, the objectives which the Commission seeks to achieve, and possible regulatory alternatives under consideration by the Commission; and (ii) invite the response of interested parties with respect to such proposed rulemaking, including any suggestions or alternative methods for achieving such objectives. (B) The Commission shall submit such advance notice of proposed rulemaking to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. The Commission may use such additional mechanisms as the Commission considers useful to obtain suggestions regarding the content of the area of inquiry before the publication of a general notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph (1)(A). (C) The Commission shall, 30 days before the publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), submit such notice to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (3) The Commission shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) only where it has reason to believe that the unfair or deceptive acts or practices which are the subject of the proposed rulemaking are prevalent. The Commission shall make a determination that unfair or deceptive acts or practices are prevalent under this paragraph only if— (A) it has issued cease and ...

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Federal food, drug, and cosmetic act · 21 U.S.C. ch. 9 2 sections
  • § 331 Prohibited acts Amends

    21 U.S.C. § 331

    The law today

    The following acts and the causing thereof are prohibited: (a) The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded. (b) The adulteration or misbranding of any food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic in interstate commerce. (c) The receipt in interstate commerce of any food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded, and the delivery or proffered delivery thereof for pay or otherwise. (d) The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any article in violation of section 344, 350d, 355,,1 360bbb–3, or 364c of this title. (e) The refusal to permit access to or copying of any record as required by section 350a, 350c, 350f(j), 350e, 354, 360bbb–3, 364a, 373, 374(a), 379aa, or 379aa–1 of this title; or the failure to establish or maintain any record, or make any report, required under section 350a, 350c(b), 350f, 350e, 354, 355(i) or (k), 360b(a)(4)(C), 360b(j), (l) or (m), 360ccc–1(i), 360e(f), 360i, 360bbb–3, 364a, 364g, 379aa, 379aa–1, 387i, or 387t of this title or the refusal to permit access to or verification or copying of any such required record; or the violation of any recordkeeping requirement under section 2223 2 of this title (except when such violation is committed by a farm). (f) The refusal to permit entry or inspection as authorized by section 374 of this title. (g) The manufacture within any Territory of any food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded. (h) The giving of a guaranty or undertaking referred to in section 333(c)(2) of this title, which guaranty or undertaking is false, except by a person who relied upon a guaranty or undertaking to the same effect signed by, and containing the name and address of, the person residing in the United States from whom he received in good faith the food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic; or the giving of a guaranty or undertaking referred to in section 333(c)(3) of this title, which guaranty or undertaking is false. (i) (1) Forging, counterfeiting, simulating, or falsely representing, or without proper authority using any mark, stamp, tag, label, or other identification device authorized or required by regulations promulgated under the provisions of section 344 or 379e of this title. (2) Making, selling, disposing of, or keeping in possession, control, or custody, or concealing any punch, die, plate, stone, or other thing designed to print, imprint, or reproduce the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, or device of another or any likeness of any of the foregoing upon any drug or container or labeling thereof so as to render such drug a counterfeit drug. (3) The doing of any act which causes a drug to be a counterfeit drug, or the sale or dispensing, or the holding for sale or dispensing, of a counterfeit drug. (j) The using by any person to his own advantage, or revealing, other than to the Secretary or officers or employees of the Department, or to the courts when relevant in any judicial proceeding under this chapter, any information acquired under authority of section 344, 348, 350a, 350c, 355, 360, 360b, 360c, 360d, 360e, 360f, 360h, 360i, 360j, 360ccc, 360ccc–1, 360ccc–2, 374, 379, 379e, 387d, 387e, 387f, 387g, 387h, 387i, or 387t(b) of this title concerning any method or process which as a trade secret is entitled to protection; or the violating of section 346a(i)(2) of this title or any regulation issued under that section..1This paragraph does not authorize the withholding of information from either House of Congress or from, to the extent of matter within its jurisdiction, any committee or subcommittee of such committee or any joint committee of Congress or any subcommittee of such joint committee. (k) The alteration, mutilation, destruction, obliteration, or removal of the whole or any part of the labeling of, or t...

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  • § 343 Misbranded food Amends

    21 U.S.C. § 343

    The law today

    A food shall be deemed to be misbranded— (a) False or misleading label If (1) its labeling is false or misleading in any particular, or (2) in the case of a food to which section 350 of this title applies, its advertising is false or misleading in a material respect or its labeling is in violation of section 350(b)(2) of this title. (b) Offer for sale under another name If it is offered for sale under the name of another food. (c) Imitation of another food If it is an imitation of another food, unless its label bears, in type of uniform size and prominence, the word “imitation” and, immediately thereafter, the name of the food imitated. (d) Misleading container If its container is so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading. (e) Package form If in package form unless it bears a label containing (1) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (2) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count, except that under clause (2) of this paragraph reasonable variations shall be permitted, and exemptions as to small packages shall be established, by regulations prescribed by the Secretary. (f) Prominence of information on label If any word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of this chapter to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use. (g) Representation as to definition and standard of identity If it purports to be or is represented as a food for which a definition and standard of identity has been prescribed by regulations as provided by section 341 of this title, unless (1) it conforms to such definition and standard, and (2) its label bears the name of the food specified in the definition and standard, and, insofar as may be required by such regulations, the common names of optional ingredients (other than spices, flavoring, and coloring) present in such food. (h) Representation as to standards of quality and fill of container If it purports to be or is represented as— (1) a food for which a standard of quality has been prescribed by regulations as provided by section 341 of this title, and its quality falls below such standard, unless its label bears, in such manner and form as such regulations specify, a statement that it falls below such standard; (2) a food for which a standard or standards of fill of container have been prescribed by regulations as provided by section 341 of this title, and it falls below the standard of fill of container applicable thereto, unless its label bears, in such manner and form as such regulations specify, a statement that it falls below such standard; or (3) a food that is pasteurized unless— (A) such food has been subjected to a safe process or treatment that is prescribed as pasteurization for such food in a regulation promulgated under this chapter; or (B) (i) such food has been subjected to a safe process or treatment that— (I) is reasonably certain to achieve destruction or elimination in the food of the most resistant microorganisms of public health significance that are likely to occur in the food; (II) is at least as protective of the public health as a process or treatment described in subparagraph (A); (III) is effective for a period that is at least as long as the shelf life of the food when stored under normal and moderate abuse conditions; and (IV) is the subject of a notification to the Secretary, including effectiveness data regarding the process or treatment; and (ii) at least 120 days have passed after the date of receipt of such notification by the Secretary without the Secretary making a determination that the process or treatment involved has not been shown to meet the requirements of subcl...

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Public health service · 42 U.S.C. ch. 6A Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 5 U.S.C. § 553, 15 U.S.C. § 44

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new health warning labeling requirements for certain foods and beverages and imposes advertising restrictions aimed at children to reduce childhood diabetes.

  • 21 U.S.C. 343

    (z)(1) If it is a sugar-sweetened beverage intended for human consumption and is offered for sale, unless its label includes the following statement: `Food and Drug Administration Warning: Drinking beverages with added sugar can contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay. Not recommended for children.', and such statement is-- (A) enclosed by a rectangular border in bold type and readily legible under ordinary conditions alongside an icon comprised of an exclamation point contained within a triangle; and (B) prominently displayed on the front, or the principal display, of the container, using not less than 5 percent of the area of the front, or the principal display, of the container, and, as applicable, on 2 sides of any multi-pack packaging or on the exterior of any vending machine or self-service machine from which the beverage is available. (2) If it is a food, including a beverage, containing any non-sugar sweetener intended for human consumption and is offered for sale, unless its label includes the following statement: `Food and Drug Administration Warning: Contains non-sugar sweeteners. Not recommended for children.', and such statement is-- (A) enclosed by a rectangular border in bold type and readily legible under ordinary conditions alongside an icon comprised of an exclamation point contained within a triangle; and (B) prominently displayed on the front, or the principal display, of the container, using not less than 5 percent of the area of the front, or the principal display, of the container, and, as applicable, on 2 sides of any multi-pack packaging or on the exterior of any vending machine or self-service machine from which the food is available. (3) If it is an ultra-processed food, including a beverage, intended for human consumption and is offered for sale, unless its label includes the following statement: `Food and Drug Administration Warning: Consuming ultra-processed foods and drinks can cause weight gain, which increases the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.', and such statement is-- (A) enclosed by a rectangular border in bold type and readily legible under ordinary conditions alongside an icon comprised of an exclamation point contained within a triangle; and (B) prominently displayed on the front, or the principal display, of the container, using not less than 5 percent of the area of the front, or the principal display, of the container, and, as applicable, on 2 sides of any multi-pack packaging or on the exterior of any vending machine or self-service machine from which the food is available. (4) If it is a food, including a beverage, intended for human consumption and is offered for sale, and such food contains a nutrient of concern, such as added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium, or any other nutrient of concern, as the Secretary determines appropriate, at a level that increases, for individuals in the general population, the risk of disease or a health-related condition, as defined by the Secretary, unless its label includes the following statement for each nutrient of concern: `High in', followed by the specific nutrient of concern, and such statement is-- (A) enclosed by an octagon border in bold type and readily legible under ordinary conditions; and (B) prominently displayed on the front, or the principal display, of the container, using not less than 5 percent of the area of the front, or the principal display, of the container, and, as applicable, on 2 sides of any multi-pack packaging or on the exterior of any vending machine or self-service machine from which the food is available.

    This addition creates mandatory health warnings for various types of food and beverages based on their ingredients and potential health risks.

  • 21 U.S.C. 331

    (jjj)(1) Marketing or advertising a food for which labeling is required under section 403(z), in a manner that reasonably appears to be directed at children.

    This prohibits marketing foods with certain labeling requirements in ways that are targeted at children.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6294 do?
Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2025This bill requires health warnings on labels and in advertisements for food and beverages that are sweetened, processed, or contain a high level of certain nutrients, and it prohibits specifically advertising such products to children. It also expands research and outreach on proper nutrition.The bill requires various Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings on labels for (1) sugar-sweetened beverages, (2) food and beverages with non-sugar sweeteners, (3) ultra-processed food and beverages (as defined by the FDA based on recommendations from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine), and (4) food and beverages with certain nutrients (e.g., sugar, saturated fat, sodium) at levels that increase health risks. These warnings must contain specified information regarding the risks of developing certain health conditions (e.g., diabetes); warnings for sugar-sweetened beverages and for non-sugar sweetened food and beverages must specifically say that these products are not recommended for children. Additionally, the bill prohibits marketing or advertising these products to children under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is primarily enforced by the FDA. Further, marketing or advertising these products to children, or without the required warnings, is considered an unfair or deceptive trade practice that is subject to action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The bill specifically restores the FTC's statutory authority to regulate advertising targeting children (this authority was limited in 1980).Finally, the bill expands research on nutrition science and requires a public education campaign about nutrition and the new warning labels.
Who sponsors HR 6294?
HR 6294 is sponsored by Beyer, Donald S. (Democratic), Peters, Scott H. (Democratic), and Lawler, Michael (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 6294?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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