Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2117, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act. This legislation codifies sesame as a major food allergen. This means that, with enactment of the legislation, products containing sesame would have to list this ingredient on the food packaging label. That is really important for consumers. Recent studies indicate that sesame allergies in the United States have a prevalence rate on par with the allergies for soy and fish, which are both listed as major allergens under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It is commonsense legislation. It provides consumers with important and, perhaps, even lifesaving information to protect themselves and their families from dangerous allergic reactions. Mr. Speaker, I urge support of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”