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• Abbott Seeks Federal Protection From Similac NEC Lawsuits

  December 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Abbott is pushing for federal protections from infant formula NEC lawsuits with millions in lobbying dollars, while some lawmakers say the solution is increasing the supply of human milk formula products.

• Vaccine Injury Act Payouts Draw Scrutiny, Calls for Reforms From HHS Secretary

  August 5, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The head of HHS is calling for major reforms that would lead to more frequent Vaccine Injury Act payouts.

• Bayer’s Roundup Lawsuit Payouts Result in Another $1.37B in Reserves

  August 4, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Bayer is setting aside $1.37 billion in hopes of substantially resolving Roundup litigation by the end of 2026.

• House Bill Would Extend Military Use of PFAS Firefighter Foam for 3 Years

  July 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The pending defense bill contains provisions allowing the purchase of PFAS firefighting foam through next year.

• Medical Device Shortages Pose a Serious Risk for Pediatric Patients: FDA

  January 21, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has issued warnings about the potential impact of medical device shortages on pediatric patients, who often cannot use adult-sized devices as substitutes, which was highlighted by supply chain problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Lawmaker Calls for Nationwide Ban on Certain Red Food Dyes Linked to Cancer Risks

  December 12, 2024

  Michael Adams

  U.S. House member is calling for a nationwide ban of Red Dye No. 3, which is still used in a number of different food, drink and drug products, despite being banned in cosmetics and topical medications since 1990.

• Congress Urges EPA To Ban Paraquat Over Parkinson’s Disease Side Effects, Impact on Environment

  October 11, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawmakers calling for weedkiller products containing Paraquat to be banned in the U.S., due to both health risks, including toxicity and Parkinson's disease, and detrimental effects on the environment.

• House Reps Want to Know Why FDA Has Delayed Hair Relaxer Formaldehyde Ban

  August 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Three U.S. House Representatives are asking the FDA to explain why it has repeatedly delayed a proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair relaxer products, after determining they carry an increased cancer risk.

• U.S. Lawmakers Want Ship Owners to Be More Accountable for Damages in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

  August 27, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Two U.S. Representatives have introduced a law to make owners of foreign vessels liable for up to 10 times the value of the ship and cargo in the wake of the recent accident which destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

• FDA Should Do More to Regulate Food Additives, Health Experts Warn

  August 14, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new report warns that the FDA and lawmakers need to do more to protect U.S. consumers from potentially dangerous food additives that have been introduced without a safety review by federal regulators.