119 HR 10278 IH: Removing Excess Additives and Limiting Sugar Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-09-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 10278IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 3, 2026Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit high fructose corn syrup in food, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Removing Excess Additives and Limiting Sugar Act or the REAL Sugar Act.

2.

Prohibition on high fructose corn syrup in food

(a)

In general

Section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 342) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j)If it is a food intended for human consumption containing high fructose corn syrup.. (b)

Delayed applicability

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall only apply to articles introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

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Report to Congress

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report describing— (1)the status of industry reformulation efforts to address the changes made by this Act; (2)the regulations implemented or changed by the Secretary to comply with this Act; and (3)any recommendations for additional congressional action.