Bill · H.R. 4742· House(119-HR-4742)
GIVE MILK Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Glenn Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "GIVE MILK Act," seeks to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. It aims to allow certain participants in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children to choose from different types of milk. These options include whole milk, low-fat milk, nonfat milk, or reduced fat milk. The bill requires the Secretary to issue the specific type of milk elected by the individual or their parent or guardian. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture must revise existing regulations to accommodate these changes.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill provides children more options for milk types that support their developmental needs.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
It increases the variety and nutritional autonomy available to households participating in the WIC program.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill increases personal choice and dietary control for participants in the WIC program.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased choice for families: Under Section 3(a)(A), participants or their parents/guardians can elect to receive specific types of milk, such as whole milk, which allows for more personal control over nutrition.
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Support for childhood development: Section 2(4)(A) notes that medical professionals agree whole milk is good for childhood development for children between the ages of one and two.
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Access to essential nutrients: Section 2(2) states that milk provides thirteen essential nutrients, including calcium, vitamin D, potassium, and protein, which are important for the diets of children and adolescents.
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Health benefits: Section 2(3) mentions that dairy foods are associated with improved bone health, a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Women+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia