DONOR Milk Act
DONOR Milk Act: New Safety Rules for Donated Breast Milk
The DONOR Milk Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, but the bill is considered active.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a clear health safety gap, but it is still in the early stages of the lawmaking process.
Key Points
- This bill creates the first federal safety rules specifically for donated breast milk. It defines donated milk as a critical food, which means the government will watch it more closely to make sure it is safe for babies who receive it.
- The FDA would be required to inspect every facility that processes or stores donated breast milk at least once a year. These inspections can happen without warning to ensure milk banks are following all safety and labeling laws.
- Nonprofit milk banks that currently operate like small kitchens would now have to register as official food manufacturers. This change ensures they follow the same high standards as other companies that make food for infants.
- To help small nonprofit milk banks afford these new rules, the bill sets aside $8 million in grants. These funds can be used to buy better equipment, get safety certifications, or hire experts to check their quality and safety.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
DONOR Milk Act
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