S. 578 · 117th Congress

FASTER Act of 2021

Introduced on Mar 3, 2021 by Tim Scott (R-SC). 8 cosponsors, 5 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-11.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-11
Introduced
Mar 3, 2021
Cosponsors
8
5 from the other party
Policy area
Health
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

A bill to improve the health and safety of Americans living with food allergies and related disorders, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Allergies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Drug therapy
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Food supply, safety, and labeling
  • Government information and archives
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Medical research
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Research and development

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Apr 23, 2021). Public domain.

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 or the FASTER Act of 2021

This bill expands the definition of major food allergen for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must report on certain information related to food allergy research and data collection activities.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Tim ScottR-SCSponsor

Democrats · 5

Republicans · 3

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Apr 14, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 415–11

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 3, 2021Introduced in Senate
  2. Mar 3, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1021; text: CR S1029)
  3. Mar 3, 2021 · SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1021; text: CR S1029)
  4. Mar 8, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReceived in the House.
  6. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  7. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1749-1751)
  9. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 578.
  10. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  11. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1783)
  12. Apr 14, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 11 (Roll no. 100).(text: CR H1749-1750)House · Roll call 100
  13. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 11 (Roll no. 100). (text: CR H1749-1750)House · Roll call 100
  14. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. Apr 20, 2021Presented to President.
  16. Apr 20, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  17. Apr 23, 2021Signed by President.
  18. Apr 23, 2021Signed by President.
  19. Apr 23, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-11.
  20. Apr 23, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-11.

Sources and method

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.