HR 8596 — FAIR Labels Act of 2026

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in House Current html April 30, 2026

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This bill amends definitions and labeling requirements for cell-cultivated protein products in the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to enhance consumer understanding and information.

• 21 U.S.C. 601

  (x) The term `cell-cultivated protein product' means any product capable of use as human food that-- (1) is made wholly or in part from any cell culture or the DNA of an amenable species using animal cell culture technology; and (2) is grown or cultivated outside of the live animal from which the cell culture or DNA was acquired.

  Adds a definition for 'cell-cultivated protein product' to include products made from animal cell culture technology.

• 21 U.S.C. 601(n)(3)

  if it is a cell-cultivated protein, unless its label-- → if it is a cell-cultivated protein product, unless its label--

  Changes the terminology from 'cell-cultivated protein' to 'cell-cultivated protein product' for clarity in misbranding requirements.

• 21 U.S.C. 601(n)(3)

  (A) clearly indicates in a prominent, conspicuous, and legible manner the words `cell-cultivated', in type of uniform size and prominence, immediately adjacent to the name of the food so as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use; (B) bears a statement that the cell-cultivated protein product is derived from sources other than meat, in type of uniform size and prominence, immediately adjacent to the name of the food; and (C) bears a disclaimer that clearly indicates that the cell-cultivated protein product in its final product form is not derived from, or does not contain, naturally produced meat from a live amenable species;

  Establishes specific labeling requirements for cell-cultivated protein products to inform consumers about their non-meat origins.

• 21 U.S.C. 625

  Notwithstanding → (a) Notwithstanding

  Modifies the existing text to introduce a subsection for clarity.

• 21 U.S.C. 625

  (b) The requirements of this Act shall apply with respect to cell-cultivated protein products in the same manner as such requirements apply to meat and meat food products.

  Clarifies that the same requirements that apply to meat products also apply to cell-cultivated protein products.

• 21 U.S.C. 453

  (cc) The term `cell-cultivated protein product' means any product capable of use as human food that-- (1) is made wholly or in part from any cell culture or the DNA of a live bird using animal cell culture technology; and (2) is grown or cultivated outside of the live bird from which the cell culture or DNA was acquired.

  Adds a definition for 'cell-cultivated protein product' specific to poultry products.

• 21 U.S.C. 453(h)(3)

  if it is a cell-cultivated protein, unless its label-- → if it is a cell-cultivated protein product, unless its label--

  Updates the terminology from 'cell-cultivated protein' to 'cell-cultivated protein product' for consistency.

• 21 U.S.C. 453(h)(3)

  (A) clearly indicates in a prominent, conspicuous, and legible manner the words `cell-cultivated', in type of uniform size and prominence, immediately adjacent to the name of the food so as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use; (B) bears a statement that the cell-cultivated protein product is derived from sources other than poultry, in type of uniform size and prominence, immediately adjacent to the name of the food; and (C) bears a disclaimer that clearly indicates that the cell-cultivated protein product in its final product form is not derived from, or does not contain, a live amenable bird;

  Establishes specific labeling requirements for cell-cultivated protein products derived from poultry.

• 21 U.S.C. 467a

  (d) The requirements of this Act shall apply with respect to cell-cultivated protein products in the same manner as such requirements apply to poultry and poultry products.

  Clarifies that the same requirements applicable to poultry products also apply to cell-cultivated protein products.

Action History

1. April 30, 2026

   Introduced in House

2. April 30, 2026

   Introduced in House

3. April 30, 2026

   Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

4. April 30, 2026

   Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

• Mike Flood · Cosponsor
• Earl L. "Buddy" Carter · Cosponsor
• August Pfluger · Cosponsor
• Michael K. Simpson · Cosponsor
• Jason Smith · Cosponsor
• Ronny Jackson · Cosponsor
• Tony Wied · Cosponsor
• Don Bacon · Cosponsor
• Tracey Mann · Cosponsor
• John J. McGuire · Cosponsor
• Russ Fulcher · Cosponsor
• Gabe Evans · Cosponsor
• Lauren Boebert · Cosponsor
• Paul A. Gosar · Cosponsor
• Barry Moore · Cosponsor
• John R. Moolenaar · Cosponsor
• Darren Soto · Cosponsor
• Mark Alford · Primary

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