H.R. 9048 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to officially classify gluten-containing grains as a major food allergen. This change would require food manufacturers to label products containing gluten more clearly, helping individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease to identify safe food options.
Supporters of H.R. 9048 have praised the bill for enhancing consumer safety and transparency in food labeling. They argue that it will help protect individuals with gluten-related disorders by ensuring that gluten is recognized alongside other major allergens, potentially reducing health risks and improving quality of life.
Critics of H.R. 9048 have expressed concerns that the bill could lead to increased food costs and regulatory burdens for manufacturers. Some argue that it may cause confusion among consumers regarding gluten and other food allergens, potentially complicating dietary choices for those without gluten sensitivities.
The analysis of H.R. 9048, which aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grains as major food allergens, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Emanuel Cleaver's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. While there is lobbying activity in the policy area, the amounts from specific lobbying entities do not indicate a direct financial interest in gluten-related legislation. The total lobbying contributions from entities such as Summit Works USA ($20,000) and Monroe Energy, LLC ($10,000) do not suggest a concentrated effort to influence this specific bill. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low, as the financial connections do not present a clear motive or benefit related to the bill's objectives.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| SUMMIT WORKS USA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| MONROE ENERGY, LLC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $6,000 |
| ARSENAL ASSOCIATES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| LABOR & ENERGY ALLIANCE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Emanuel Cleaver, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
