Bill · S. 4940· Senate(119-S-4940)
Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act aims to ensure the continued availability of specialized infant formula regulated by the FDA for preterm babies. The bill addresses concerns regarding procedural gamesmanship and jurisdiction shopping in State courts. It seeks to establish Federal jurisdiction over certain civil actions related to preterm infant formula. By doing so, the Act intends to ensure uniform judicial remedies. This is intended to protect the domestic supply of critical formula for vulnerable infants.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this give the federal government more power?+7
The bill expands federal jurisdiction by granting district courts original jurisdiction over certain civil actions previously handled in state courts.
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill is intended to ensure the supply of specialized formula necessary for the nourishment of preterm infants.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The act seeks to ensure the continued availability of essential specialized formula for preterm infants.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill allows defendants to unilaterally remove cases from state court to federal court, which may affect existing litigation and plaintiffs' chosen forums.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ensures Uniform Judicial Remedies: By moving cases to Federal courts, the Act intends to ensure that legal remedies are uniform for those affected by preterm infant formula issues (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Protects Domestic Formula Supply: The bill aims to prevent a limited domestic supply of critical preterm infant formula that could result from certain parties engaging in procedural gamesmanship in State courts (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Centralizes Jurisdiction for Civil Actions: District courts would have original jurisdiction over civil actions involving injuries allegedly caused by FDA-regulated preterm infant formula when there is diversity of citizenship (Section 3(e)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Allows Removal of State Court Actions: Any civil action brought in a State court that meets the new Federal jurisdiction requirements can be removed to a district court by any defendant without the consent of all other defendants (Section 4).
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Applies to Existing Litigation: The changes made by this Act apply to any civil action that is already pending, or is filed on or after the date of enactment, regardless of when it was originally filed in State court (Section 5).
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+6Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+7Improves Due Process-2
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate