HR 3722, the "Do or Dye Act," amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit artificial color additives in food by deeming them unsafe and adulterated. The bill targets two groups of dyes: qualified color additives including Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B, which become prohibited December 31, 2025, and covered color additives including Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Green No. 3, Blue No. 1, and Blue No. 2, which become prohibited December 31, 2026. Any food containing these additives after the effective dates would be classified as adulterated and subject to removal from the market. The legislation aligns with international food safety standards, as many of these dyes are already banned or restricted in the European Union, Canada, and other developed nations.

Why It Matters to MAHA

HR 3722 directly advances MAHA's core mission of clean food and health freedom by removing synthetic artificial dyes that numerous studies have linked to behavioral issues in children, allergic reactions, and other health concerns. This bill empowers consumers by eliminating these questionable additives rather than merely requiring labels, giving patients and families genuine autonomy over what enters their bodies. The prohibition reflects transparency in highlighting FDA approval standards that diverge from international safety assessments, demonstrating that American consumers deserve the same protective standards as Europeans and Canadians. By removing regulatory barriers that have protected manufacturers' use of these dyes despite growing health evidence, the bill restores market incentives for cleaner formulations and innovation in natural colorants. This is exactly the type of health-protective intervention MAHA champions when it corrects regulatory capture and puts consumer health above corporate convenience.