Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9949

Safe Baby Formula Act of 2026

New Safety Standards for Toxic Metals in Infant Formula

Jul 27·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Jul 27, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 27, 2026

Introduced in House

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The Hill·Apr 29

Congress considers slate of FDA reforms to address toxic metals in baby food

Lawmakers are debating several bills, including the Safe Baby Formula Act, that would empower the FDA to set enforceable 'action levels' for lead and arsenic. The push follows years of reports showing that many commercial baby foods contain metals that can harm brain development.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Safe Baby Formula Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9949

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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