Access to Donor Milk Act of 2026
Donor Milk: Expanding Access and Safety Standards
The Access to Donor Milk Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is waiting for further action. The bill is considered active as it moves through these initial committee assignments.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a clear health need for infants. However, it still needs to pass through multiple committees before it can be voted on by the full House.
Key Points
- This bill helps more families get safe donor breast milk for their babies. It allows the WIC program to use its funds to help collect and store milk donations and send them to nonprofit milk banks.
- The government would create a 3 million dollar emergency fund to help nonprofit milk banks during disasters or supply shortages. This money can be used for extra staffing, supplies, and equipment to keep milk safe and available for high-risk infants.
- Health officials would launch a public campaign to teach parents and doctors about the benefits of donor milk. They will focus on helping families in the WIC program and those with babies who have special medical needs.
- The Food and Drug Administration would set new national safety rules for how donor milk is collected, tested, and processed. This ensures that all donor milk meets the same high standards for quality and safety across the country.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Access to Donor Milk Act of 2026
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