The Celiac Safety Act of 2026 (H.R.9048)
On May 28, 2026, Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the Celiac Safety Act (H.R.9048) in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, this bill would expand the list of major food allergens to cover all gluten-containing grains, not just wheat, requiring clear labeling on all food products that contain these grains. For the roughly three million Americans living with celiac disease, this would be transformative.
We Need Your Voice — Take Action!
Call Your Representative Day
On July 9, we are mobilizing our community to call their representative to ask them to cosponsor the Celiac Safety Act.
Step 1: Find your Representative’s number. Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representative’s office, or look up your Rep here: https://ziplook.house.gov/, and find their phone number here: https://www.house.gov/representatives.
Step 2: Determine if your Representative has already signed on to be a cosponsor. The up-to-date list of cosponsors is below. If they are on the list, you can still call to thank them for supporting the bill. If they are not, move to Step 3.
Step 3: Say the below script to the staff member that answers the phone or leave a message:
When the staffer answers:
“Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I’m a constituent calling from [YOUR CITY/ZIP CODE]. I’m calling to urge Representative [NAME] to support the Celiac Safety Act.”
If they ask what the bill is about:
“The Celiac Safety Act would expand the list of major food allergens to cover all gluten-containing grains, not just wheat, requiring clear labeling on all food products that contain these grains. For the roughly 3 million Americans living with celiac disease who require a gluten-free diet, this would be transformative.”
Optional — share your personal story (highly effective!):
“As someone with celiac disease / as a family member of someone with celiac disease, I know firsthand how difficult it is to determine whether a food is safe to eat. This bill would make a real difference in my daily life.”
Closing:
“I’d appreciate knowing whether Representative [NAME] supports this legislation. Can you let me know their position, and pass along my support? [IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL, YOU CAN PROVIDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER FOR A CALL BACK]
Thank you so much for your time.”
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Bill Cosponsors
Thank you to the Representatives who already signed on as a cosponsor of the Celiac Safety Act:
Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN)
Representative Debbie Wasserman Shultz (D-FL)
Representative Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Representative Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
Representative George Latimer (D-NY)
Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)
Representative Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA)
Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA)
Representative Angie Craig (D-MN)
Last updated on 6/24/2026 at 2:00pm ET. For the most up-to-date list of cosponsors, please visit this page.
Bill Endorsements
Thank you for the organizations who have endorsed the Celiac Safety Act alongside the Celiac Disease Foundation:
Autoimmune Association
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (SSCD)
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Digestive Disease National Coalition
National Celiac Association