Reprints permitted provided source is credited. I've never been surprised by the foolish actions of our federal government. Like all things, it follows the laws of nature - and nature abhors a vacuum. If left unchecked, our government behaves similarly, seeking every opportunity to insert itself into any environment it believes is underregulated - warranted or not.
Some federal agencies are more eager to fill vacuums than others.
The FDA is notorious for routinely overstepping its authority. In particular, it sought to regulate the dietary supplement industry out of existence in the early 1990's. Recently, however, the FDA has taken a new tact. But, please understand, all Americans will lose under such rules. Even though the chronically ill are not dying in the streets, many still lack affordable health insurance.