The Access to Donor Milk Act of 2023 aims to increase access to pasteurized donor human milk, particularly for high-risk infants who may benefit from this alternative when mothers cannot breastfeed. The bill modifies existing child nutrition programs to allow states to use federal funds for collecting, storing, and transferring unprocessed breast milk to nonprofit milk banks registered with the FDA. It also authorizes $3 million in competitive grants for fiscal year 2024 to nonprofit milk banks that are experiencing rapid demand increases or supply shortages, with additional funding available as needed in subsequent years. The legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services to launch a public awareness campaign about the safety and benefits of donor milk, targeting healthcare providers, new parents, and community organizations. Additionally, the bill requires the FDA to hold a public meeting within 180 days and issue draft guidance within 18 months addressing appropriate standards for how donor milk should be collected, stored, pasteurized, and transferred.
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