A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act aims to improve infant formula safety through increased testing for microorganisms. It requires manufacturers to notify the Secretary within one business day of acquiring a confirmed positive result for specific microorganisms. The Act also mandates that the Secretary respond to these notifications within one business day to begin investigations. Additionally, the Secretary must confirm that manufacturers perform appropriate investigations and corrective actions within 90 days. The bill establishes requirements for progress reports regarding a national strategy to improve the infant formula market. Finally, it mandates quarterly reports on the infant formula supply chain and periodic reports on the adequacy of supply.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
The bill directly improves the safety and availability of essential infant formula to protect children from contamination.
- Scored +7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer safety by mandating rapid notification and investigation of microbial contamination in infant formula.
- Scored +4
Would women be better off under this?
Improved formula safety and supply stability provide greater security for parents and caregivers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Faster Notification of Contamination: Under Section 2, manufacturers are required to notify the Secretary within 1 business day of a confirmed positive analytical result for certain microorganisms. This could lead to faster identification of contaminated products.
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Rapid Response from Government: Section 2 stipulates that the Secretary must respond to a manufacturer within 1 business day of receiving a notification to begin discussions on investigation and corrective action. This quick response may help address safety issues more efficiently.
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Increased Accountability for Investigations: Section 2 requires the Secretary to confirm, within 90 days, that a manufacturer has performed or is performing an appropriate investigation and corrective action.
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Improved Supply Chain Visibility: Section 3 requires the Secretary to submit quarterly reports on critical supply chain data, such as in-stock rates, to various Congressional committees. This could help monitor and address the stability of the infant formula market.
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Long-term Market Resiliency: Section 3 mandates a progress report on implementation of recommendations to improve the safety and supply of infant formula, as well as consultation with the Department of Agriculture to build long-term resiliency in the market.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Burden on Manufacturers: Section 2 requires manufacturers to perform specific actions upon receiving a positive test result, such as notifying the Secretary within 1 business day, consulting on product isolation, potentially ceasing distribution, and providing the Secretary with results or genome sequence data.
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Compliance and Documentation Requirements: Section 2 states that manufacturers must make documentation regarding their investigations and corrective actions available to the Secretary electronically and for inspection.
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 children be better off under this? — The bill directly improves the safety and availability of essential infant formula to protect children from contamination. Would women be better off under this? — Improved formula safety and supply stability provide greater security for parents and caregivers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Securing the infant formula supply chain helps ensure that essential nutritional needs are met for all families.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer safety by mandating rapid notification and investigation of microbial contamination in infant formula.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to stabilize the infant formula supply chain to ensure consistent access to necessary nutritional products. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — By improving supply chain visibility and safety protocols, the bill helps mitigate widespread public health risks from foodborne pathogens.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates regular reporting on supply chain data and progress on safety strategies to Congressional committees.
- 5/4/2026
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 5/1/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 4/28/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2074-2075; text: CR S2074)
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
- 1/15/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 1/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota