Bill · S. 2371· Senate(119-S-2371)
Safe Baby Formula Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cotton
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Safe Baby Formula Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study the impact of certain toxic metals in infant formula on infant health. It also mandates the Secretary to establish either enforcement action levels or maximum contamination levels for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in infant formula. The bill defines "infant formula" by referencing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+8
This bill directly addresses the safety of infant formula and aims to protect children from harmful substances, making it very beneficial for children.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Low-income households rely on infant formula, and this bill would ensure access to safe and healthy formula, benefiting low-income families.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
Middle-class households would benefit from the assurance of safer infant formula for their children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Study on Infant Formula (SEC. 2): This section requires a study on the impacts of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in infant formula on infant health. This is a positive step because it could lead to a better understanding of the potential health risks to infants.
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Prohibition of Toxic Metals in Infant Formula (SEC. 3): This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish either enforcement action levels or maximum contamination levels for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in infant formula. This could protect infants from exposure to harmful levels of these toxic metals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
There are no explicitly stated potential negative impacts for people in the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For High Income Households+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Men+2Good For Women+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+3
- 7/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Josh HawleyRepublican · Missouri
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida