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Supporting Access to Donor Milk for Infants

This act aims to improve access to donor milk for infants, especially those with medical needs. It introduces financial support for milk banks and educational programs to raise awareness about the benefits of donor milk. Citizens can expect better availability of this important resource for their children.
Key points
Increased support for milk banks that collect, process, and distribute donor milk.
Funds from child nutrition programs can now be used for collecting and storing unprocessed human milk donations.
Establishment of educational programs and public awareness campaigns about donor milk and nonprofit milk banks.
Allocation of funds to expand emergency capacity at milk banks, including staffing and supplies.
Clarification of the regulatory status of donor milk by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9196
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Process start date: 2022-10-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Access to Donor Milk Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9196.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased support for milk banks that collect, process, and distribute donor milk.
  • Funds from child nutrition programs can now be used for collecting and storing unprocessed human milk donations.
  • Establishment of educational programs and public awareness campaigns about donor milk and nonprofit milk banks.
  • Allocation of funds to expand emergency capacity at milk banks, including staffing and supplies.
  • Clarification of the regulatory status of donor milk by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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