A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026 aims to stop Federal interference with the interstate movement of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption. Under this bill, Federal agencies or courts cannot restrict such products if they are being moved between states that both allow their distribution. To qualify, the milk must be produced and packaged according to the laws of its State of origin. This includes specific distribution methods like retail sales or cowshares. The bill ensures that the milk is intended for a state that also permits such products.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +7
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill limits federal authority over interstate commerce of milk to defer to the regulatory standards of individual states.
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill provides legal clarity and protection for farmers engaging in direct-to-consumer sales and cowshare arrangements across state lines.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Dairy producers and farmers will benefit from expanded interstate market access for unpasteurized products.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Interstate Trade: The bill prohibits Federal departments, agencies, or courts from taking action that would restrict the movement of un제품 if it meets specific criteria (Section 2(a)). This could benefit consumers and producers by allowing the easier transport of unpasteurized goods between states that permit them.
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Support for Diverse Distribution Methods: The bill recognizes various ways to distribute milk, including retail sale, direct farm to consumer distribution, or "cowshares" (Section 2(a)(2)). This provides a legal framework for specific consumer-farmer relationships where a person may have an interest in a dairy herd (Section 2(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No explicit negative impacts are detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill provides legal clarity and protection for farmers engaging in direct-to-consumer sales and cowshare arrangements across state lines. Would business owners be better off under this? — Dairy producers and farmers will benefit from expanded interstate market access for unpasteurized products. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural dairy producers gain more freedom to distribute their specialized products to neighboring states.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill limits federal authority over interstate commerce of milk to defer to the regulatory standards of individual states.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill facilitates the movement of unpasteurized milk products, which benefits small-scale dairy farmers and direct-to-consumer distributors.
- 3/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas
Lloyd SmuckerRepublican · Pennsylvania