ARLINGTON, Va., May 22, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today praised the introduction of the bipartisan Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act in the U.S. Senate, marking a significant step forward in modernizing the regulatory pathway for non-nutritive animal food ingredients.
S. 1906 was introduced by Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) along with Senators Baldwin (D-Wis.), Bennett (D-Colo.), Grassley (R-Iowa), King (I-Maine), Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Moran (R-Kan.) as original co-sponsors. The Senate legislation complements H.R. 2203, introduced in the House by Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers. That bill has already gained the support of 33 co-sponsors, reflecting broad, bipartisan backing across the country’s agricultural regions.
The House and Senate bills would create a streamlined, science-based process for approving feed additives that provide wide-ranging societal benefits, including improved animal health, enhanced food safety, and reduced environmental impact.
“We commend Senator Marshall and his colleagues for recognizing the importance of modernizing the regulatory framework for animal feed ingredients,” said NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert. “This bipartisan companion bill demonstrates continued momentum for commonsense reform that promotes innovation, supports U.S. agricultural competitiveness, and protects food safety.”
Currently, animal food ingredients with non-nutritive purposes—such as those that reduce pathogens or emissions—must undergo the same approval process as animal drugs, a lengthy and ill-fitting approach that can delay innovation by up to a decade.
“The Senate’s engagement brings us one step closer to aligning U.S. policy with other global competitors who have already modernized their systems,” Seyfert added. “NGFA urges Congress to act swiftly and pass this critical legislation.”
NGFA and its members look forward to working with both chambers of Congress to move the Innovative FEED Act across the finish line in the 119th Congress.
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