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BillHR 8429 · 119

Baby Food Safety Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 22, 2026
Cosponsors
10
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 22, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires baby food manufacturers to test for toxic heavy metals and sets limits on allowable levels. Funds research to develop safer baby food products.

Sponsored By

Raja Krishnamoorthi
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 22, 2026
  3. Apr 22, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects parents and caregivers of infants and young children by potentially reducing their exposure to toxic heavy metals in baby food. It also impacts baby food manufacturers, who would need to comply with new testing and safety standards.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
11backers
  • Democratic11
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (10)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedApr 22, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.