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05 Mar: Bill aims to limit state-level dietary supplement regulations

Across the country, millions of Americans rely on dietary supplements to support healthy lifestyles. That’s why Citizens for Health supports the recently introduced federal legislation: the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act. Rep. Nick Langworthy’s bill would create consistent, nationwide standards for dietary supplements by preventing a patchwork of state-by-state regulations. Presently, supplements are federally regulated by the Food and Drug…

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06 Feb: Durbin’s Supplement Listing Act Misses the Mark for Consumers

At a time when millions of Americans rely on dietary supplements to support their health and wellness, Congress should be focused on policies that protect consumer access, choice and innovation. Unfortunately, Sen. Dick Durbin’s reintroduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act misses the mark. Why this bill is wrong for consumers While the bill is promoted as a commonsense measure…

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18 Dec: Bright colors, hidden risks: Lawmakers targeted food additives in 2025

This year, state and federal legislators took a much-needed deeper look at food safety. For consumers, this wave of newly proposed legislation signals a major cultural and regulatory shift: food safety is no longer just about bacteria or contamination — it’s about the chemicals and colors hidden in everyday products. While businesses may face reformulation costs, the consumer payoff is…

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02 Apr: DOJ Asks District Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Xlear, Inc.

In a striking turnaround, the Department of Justice recently asked the United States District Court of Utah to dismiss the FTC’s case against Xlear, Inc. and its CEO Nathan Jones, bringing closure to a nearly four-year battle. On March 10, 2025, the DOJ and Xlear filed a stipulation to dismiss the case with prejudice. READ MORE: CFH and National Health…

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22 Oct: Citizens, National Health Federation File Friends-of-the-Court Brief Against FTC

Last week, Citizens for Health (CFH) and the National Health Federation (NHF) jointly filed an Amici Curiae brief in United States v. Xlear, a pending Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement action in the United States District Court for the Central Division of Utah. The amici brief  filing, also called a Friends-of-the-Court brief, supports a motion by Xlear, Inc. (the corporate…

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19 Aug: Citizens for Health Mourns Death of James J. Gormley, President and Senior Policy Advisor (1963-2024)

It is with great sadness that Citizens for Health announces the death of James J. Gormley, our President and Senior Policy Advisor, and principal of Gormley NPI Consulting. He was a talented and articulate voice for natural health options; a leader, a father, and a mentor and friend to many. He died unexpectedly on August 14, 2024 in Delray Beach,…

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02 May: Sign the Petition: Protect Free Speech 4 Health!

Some of the most powerful forms of control are the ones we don’t see. Using complex algorithms and AI, private tech giants like Alphabet that own Google and YouTube wield unseen power, filtering what we see and don’t see. This restriction of free speech, as seen in YouTube’s new medical misinformation policy, hinders critical thought and prevents diverse perspectives around…

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25 Oct: New Survey: 75% of Americans Support Natural Health Products

And 70% of Americans are more likely to support a Congressional candidate who will protect dietary supplements and homeopathy Citizens for Health, along with several other prominent health-choice organizations, cosponsored a survey conducted by the Marist Poll*, which found, among other things, the following: 75% of Americans use “vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements or natural or homeopathic remedies” 70%…

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02 Feb: In Memoriam

IN MEMORY OF JAMES S. TURNER 1940 — 2022 James S. Turner, an attorney and consumer advocate who was an original “Nader’s Raider,” passed away suddenly at his Washington, D.C. home on January 25. He was 81. While working with Ralph Nader, Mr. Turner wrote the 1970 book, The Chemical Feast: Ralph Nader’s Study Group Report on the Food and Drug Administration.  Time Magazine commented at…