Safe Sips Act of 2026
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Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 9913, the Safe Sips Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a system for color-coding the packaging of certain intoxicating drinks. This system would use a single color at the dispensing point of the packaging for each covered drink. It would also include non-color identifiers to assist consumers who are blind or colorblind.
The bill defines "covered drink" as a drink for sale that contains a "covered substance," which includes alcohol, THC, intoxicating cannabinoids, or Kratom-related substances. Manufacturers would be required to implement the color-coding system on their products. Distributors and retailers would need to share information about the system with consumers and ensure that any covered drinks they sell comply with it. The bill also prohibits the use of the designated color on non-covered drinks.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2026, H.R. 9913 has been referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. The bill specifies that it would apply to covered drinks manufactured, distributed, sold, or offered for sale four years after its enactment. The Secretary would have two years from enactment to issue necessary rules, and the system would include procedures for civil penalties for non-compliance.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9913 do?
- H.R. 9913, the Safe Sips Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a system for color-coding the packaging of certain intoxicating drinks. This system would use a single color at the dispensing point of the packaging for each covered drink. It would also include non-color identifiers to assist consumers who are blind or colorblind. The bill defines "covered drink" as a drink for sale that contains a "covered substance," which includes alcohol, THC, intoxicating cannabinoids, or Kratom-related substances. Manufacturers would be required to implement the color-coding system on their products. Distributors and retailers would need to share information about the system with consumers and ensure that any covered drinks they sell comply with it. The bill also prohibits the use of the designated color on non-covered drinks. Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2026, H.R. 9913 has been referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. The bill specifies that it would apply to covered drinks manufactured, distributed, sold, or offered for sale four years after its enactment. The Secretary would have two years from enactment to issue necessary rules, and the system would include procedures for civil penalties for non-compliance.
- Has H.R. 9913 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9913. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9913?
- H.R. 9913 was sponsored by Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9913?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (23 Jul 2026).
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