CRN members take supplement industry priorities to Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON — More than 60 executives from member companies of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) met with lawmakers and congressional staff during the association’s annual Day on the Hill on June 10 to advocate for policies that expand consumer access to dietary supplements and strengthen regulatory consistency.

The event featured more than 60 meetings with congressional offices, during which CRN members discussed legislative and regulatory priorities that affect the dietary supplement industry and consumers who use supplements to support their health and wellness.

Among the issues highlighted were proposals to make dietary supplements eligible expenses under health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs); support for the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act (H.R. 7366); passage of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 (S. 3677); and policies addressing tariffs, supply chain challenges, and the import and export of dietary ingredients and finished products.

The event also featured remarks from Mike Kennedy, Marc Veasey and Nick Langworthy, reflecting bipartisan interest in issues related to consumer access, industry oversight and innovation in the supplement marketplace.

“Day on the Hill is one of the most important opportunities we have each year to ensure policymakers hear directly from the people behind our industry,” said Julia Gustafson, CRN vice president of government relations. “When lawmakers meet face-to-face with the executives, scientists, manufacturers and innovators who operate in their districts, they gain a deeper understanding of the role dietary supplements play in supporting public health, creating jobs and strengthening local economies.”

Bruce Brown, chair of the CRN board of directors, said the event’s value went beyond the number of meetings held.

“What made this year’s Day on the Hill so successful wasn’t just the number of meetings we held. It was the quality of the conversations,” Brown said. “Lawmakers and staff were engaged, asked thoughtful questions and wanted to better understand the role our industry plays in supporting consumer health.”

CRN said the discussions reinforced its commitment to advancing policies that promote transparency, consumer access, regulatory consistency, and innovation while maintaining strong consumer protections. The association added that the annual advocacy event remains a key part of its efforts to educate policymakers on the dietary supplement industry’s role in public health and the U.S. economy.