H.R.9981

Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act

Introduced·7/30/26

Prefiled

Introduced7/30/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

H. R. 9981

July 30, 2026

Mr. Gottheimer (for himself and Mr. Bacon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To prohibit reductions in force or other staffing reductions for certain Centers of Disease Control and Prevention divisions, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act”.

HR9981 U.S. House: Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act