OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7880.
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 2026-03-09.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Federal agencies cannot ban interstate raw milk trade if both the origin and destination states allow it.
- Products must be packaged for direct consumption and follow the origin state's labeling and safety rules.
- The law covers milk and various milk products, including butter, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.
- It protects 'cowshare' programs, where consumers contractually own a share of a farm animal to receive its milk.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Introduced.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-21.
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.