This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Unlikely to pass
This bill changes legal rights for families, which usually causes a big fight between parties. Without support from both sides, it is unlikely to pass.
Key Points
This bill changes where families can sue companies that make specialized formula for premature babies. It moves these cases from state courts to federal courts to make sure the legal rules are the same across the country.
The goal is to prevent formula shortages. The bill's supporters worry that many different lawsuits in state courts could make companies stop making the formula that 380,000 premature babies rely on every year.
Under this plan, a company being sued can move the case to a federal court even if the other side wants to stay in state court. This gives companies more power to choose which court hears their case.
These rules would apply to lawsuits that are already happening right now. This means current legal battles over infant formula could be moved to federal court as soon as the bill becomes law.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Jun 24, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act
Bill NumberS 4940
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
