Contact Congress about S. 3252: FSMA Fee Technical Corrections Act

The FDA would set a $15,000 base fee for several food safety tasks starting in fiscal year 2026. Small businesses would pay one-third of some reinspection and recall fees. The bill would also raise limits on total fee collections.

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FSMA Fee Technical Corrections Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8277-8278).

Latest action on S. 3252: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8277-8278)

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects food facilities and importers that may face FDA follow-up inspections or recall fees. Small businesses could pay less if they meet the bill’s size rules. Importers in the voluntary trusted importer program could also see their fees change based on the program’s full cost. The FDA would gain new rules for setting, collecting, and spending this money.

Why this matters: Food businesses can face added costs when the FDA returns after finding serious problems or handles a recall. This bill would make several fees easier to predict and would lower some fees for small businesses. It could also give the FDA more fee money for food oversight by raising collection limits. The bill does not say whether these changes would improve food safety or affect consumer prices.

Key provisions in S. 3252

• Starting in fiscal year 2026, the FDA would charge a $15,000 base fee for several food safety tasks. These include certain follow-up inspections and recalls. A rule already in law would change the fee each year.
• The voluntary trusted importer program would have to cover its full yearly cost through fees. The FDA would base the charge on its cost estimate for that year.
• Small businesses that meet the bill’s rules would pay one-third of the regular fee for certain follow-up inspections and recall work.
• Each year, the FDA would publish the lower fees for small businesses. It would include them in its regular public notice about fees paid by regulated businesses.
• The FDA would have 270 days after the bill becomes law to publish instructions for getting the small-business discount. The instructions would cover both food facilities and importers.

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What is S. 3252?

The FDA would set a $15,000 base fee for several food safety tasks starting in fiscal year 2026. Small businesses would pay one-third of some reinspection and recall fees. The bill would also raise limits on total fee collections.

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Who should I contact about S. 3252?

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