Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The Access to Donor Milk Act of 2026 aims to increase access to pasteurized donor human milk for infants, particularly those at high risk. The bill modifies the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program to support donor milk activities and authorizes $3 million in competitive grants to nonprofit milk banks for expanding emergency capacity during disasters or public health emergencies. The legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services to launch a public awareness campaign about the benefits and safety of donor milk, targeting healthcare providers, new parents, and community organizations. Additionally, the bill requires the FDA to establish minimum safety standards for donor milk collection, testing, processing, and distribution, with draft guidance to be issued within 18 months of enactment. The bill affects nonprofit donor milk banks, infants who cannot be breastfed, and families enrolled in federal nutrition assistance programs.
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