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Amendments · HAMDT 187
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 187
An amendment numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to develop a low-risk classification for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods that are typically consumed raw or with minimal processing.
· LAST ACTION APR 30
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
APR 30
“On agreeing to the Perez amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment directs the government to create a "low-risk" safety category for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods that people typically eat raw. By identifying which foods are naturally safer to eat without cooking, the government can create more focused and practical safety rules for farmers and food producers.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
New Safety Classification
It creates a specific category for foods like apples or carrots that are generally safe to eat without heat treatment.
POINT 02
Inter-Agency Cooperation
It forces the USDA and HHS (which includes the FDA) to align their standards, reducing conflicting rules for food producers.
POINT 03
Focus on Raw Foods
It addresses the specific safety needs of the "fresh-cut" and raw produce industry, which operates differently than processed food manufacturing.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 30
On agreeing to the Perez amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
APR 30
Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Perez. (consideration: CR H3273-3274; text: CR H3273)
APR 30
House Amendment Offered
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 187
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusADOPTED
SubmittedApr 30, 2026
Last actionApr 30, 2026
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 187
An amendment numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to develop a low-risk classification for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods that are typically consumed raw or with minimal processing.
· SUBMITTED APR 30, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2026
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
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