The Access to Donor Milk Act of 2023 seeks to expand and protect access to pasteurized donor human milk for infants, particularly those at high risk. The bill modifies the Child Nutrition Act to allow states to use existing funds to collect and store donor milk and transfer it to nonprofit milk banks registered with the Food and Drug Administration. It authorizes $3 million in competitive grants for the 2024 fiscal year and beyond to help nonprofit milk banks expand their capacity, cover operational costs like collection and pasteurization, and increase staffing and equipment. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a public awareness campaign about donor milk benefits and safety, targeting healthcare providers and new parents, as well as to develop federal guidance on safe handling and processing standards within 18 months. Overall, the legislation aims to increase the availability of donor milk as a safe alternative to infant formula by strengthening the infrastructure and public awareness surrounding milk banking programs.
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