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Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7880| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2026
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (9)
Chip Roy (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prohibit federal departments, agencies, or courts from interfering with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products packaged for direct human consumption. It specifically prevents federal action, such as deeming these products adulterated or misbranded, solely because they are unpasteurized, thereby removing a significant federal barrier to their movement across state lines. This non-interference applies under specific conditions, ensuring that federal authorities cannot restrict products based solely on their unpasteurized status if state laws are followed. For federal non-interference to apply, the milk or milk product must originate from a state that permits its distribution for direct human consumption, including retail sales or "cowshare" arrangements. The product must also be produced, packaged, and transported in full compliance with all applicable laws of that originating state, including specific labeling and warning requirements. Furthermore, the unpasteurized milk or milk product must be destined for another state that similarly allows its distribution for direct human consumption. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that it does not preempt any State law, ensuring that states retain their authority to regulate unpasteurized dairy within their borders.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5410
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4835
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8374
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5410
    Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4835
    Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8374
    Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024


  • March 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7880| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2026
This bill aims to prohibit federal departments, agencies, or courts from interfering with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products packaged for direct human consumption. It specifically prevents federal action, such as deeming these products adulterated or misbranded, solely because they are unpasteurized, thereby removing a significant federal barrier to their movement across state lines. This non-interference applies under specific conditions, ensuring that federal authorities cannot restrict products based solely on their unpasteurized status if state laws are followed. For federal non-interference to apply, the milk or milk product must originate from a state that permits its distribution for direct human consumption, including retail sales or "cowshare" arrangements. The product must also be produced, packaged, and transported in full compliance with all applicable laws of that originating state, including specific labeling and warning requirements. Furthermore, the unpasteurized milk or milk product must be destined for another state that similarly allows its distribution for direct human consumption. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that it does not preempt any State law, ensuring that states retain their authority to regulate unpasteurized dairy within their borders.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5410
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4835
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8374
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5410
    Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4835
    Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8374
    Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024


  • March 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (9)
Chip Roy (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted