Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 8545
Access to Donor Milk Act of 2026
Refreshed 5 h ago
Introduced 2026-04-28Topic: public health · health care · social servicesSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would let state agencies running the WIC nutrition program use certain breastfeeding support funds to collect and store donated human milk and send it to nonprofit donor milk banks. It would direct the Department of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to nonprofit donor milk banks to expand capacity during declared disasters, public health emergencies, or supply shortages, authorizing $3 million for fiscal year 2026 and such sums as necessary after that. It would also require a public awareness campaign about donor milk aimed at clinicians, expectant and new parents, and community groups. Finally, it would require a public meeting within 180 days and draft federal safety guidance for donor milk within 18 months.
Sponsors
- Chrissy Houlahan Democrat sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2026-04-28 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2026-04-28 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-04-28 | Introduced in House | introduce |