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Safe Baby Formula Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9949| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake a comprehensive study within one year on the health impacts of specific toxic metals—arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead—when present in infant formula. The findings from this study are intended to inform future regulatory actions and ensure the safety of infant nutrition. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Secretary to establish evidence-based action levels for these harmful substances in infant formula within 90 days of enactment. When setting these levels, the Secretary must consider the feasibility of compliance, the Department's capacity to enforce these standards for imported products, and the potential impact on domestic food security to ensure practical and effective regulation.
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Jul 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2371
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2371
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Safe Baby Formula Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9949| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
This legislative proposal directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake a comprehensive study within one year on the health impacts of specific toxic metals—arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead—when present in infant formula. The findings from this study are intended to inform future regulatory actions and ensure the safety of infant nutrition. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Secretary to establish evidence-based action levels for these harmful substances in infant formula within 90 days of enactment. When setting these levels, the Secretary must consider the feasibility of compliance, the Department's capacity to enforce these standards for imported products, and the potential impact on domestic food security to ensure practical and effective regulation.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2371
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2371
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

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