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Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act

USA119th CongressS-272| Senate 
| Updated: 1/28/2026
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act" aims to significantly enhance the safety and reliability of the infant formula supply in the United States by strengthening regulatory oversight and reporting. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to impose stricter requirements on manufacturers regarding contamination events. Manufacturers must now notify the Secretary of a confirmed positive analytical result for any required microorganism testing in finished infant formula within one business day , even if the product has not left their control. They are also required to promptly consult with the Secretary for product isolation, cease distribution, and dispose of affected products as directed, while providing test results and genetic sequences from positive samples. The Secretary must respond within one business day to discuss investigations and confirm appropriate corrective actions within 90 days. To improve the infant formula supply chain, the bill mandates that the Secretary issue a progress report on implementing the FDA's long-term strategy for market resiliency and provide quarterly reports to Congress on critical supply chain data for five years. Additionally, the Secretary is required to engage with stakeholders and report to Congress at one, three, and five-year intervals on evidence-based practices to maximize infant formula supply and safety.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4436
Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan 15, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 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.
Jan 28, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4436
    Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • January 15, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • January 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.


  • January 28, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.

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Child healthCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesManufacturingNutrition and diet

Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act

USA119th CongressS-272| Senate 
| Updated: 1/28/2026
The "Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act" aims to significantly enhance the safety and reliability of the infant formula supply in the United States by strengthening regulatory oversight and reporting. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to impose stricter requirements on manufacturers regarding contamination events. Manufacturers must now notify the Secretary of a confirmed positive analytical result for any required microorganism testing in finished infant formula within one business day , even if the product has not left their control. They are also required to promptly consult with the Secretary for product isolation, cease distribution, and dispose of affected products as directed, while providing test results and genetic sequences from positive samples. The Secretary must respond within one business day to discuss investigations and confirm appropriate corrective actions within 90 days. To improve the infant formula supply chain, the bill mandates that the Secretary issue a progress report on implementing the FDA's long-term strategy for market resiliency and provide quarterly reports to Congress on critical supply chain data for five years. Additionally, the Secretary is required to engage with stakeholders and report to Congress at one, three, and five-year intervals on evidence-based practices to maximize infant formula supply and safety.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4436
Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan 15, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 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.
Jan 28, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4436
    Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • January 15, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • January 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.


  • January 28, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesManufacturingNutrition and diet