H.R. 9007In committeeHealth care
HHS pilot program would cover formula costs for families shut out of WIC
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 9007 would create a 3-year federal program to help families pay for infant formula or donor breast milk when breastfeeding is medically impossible.60-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill would set up a three-year test program run by the Department of Health and Human Services. It would help eligible families cover the cost of infant formula or donated breast milk when breastfeeding is not medically possible. Help could come through vouchers, reimbursements, or grants to local organizations.
Who does it affect?
The program targets families who cannot get help through WIC and have a documented medical reason why breastfeeding is not an option. That includes mothers with serious illness, mental health conditions, or physical barriers, as well as families formed through adoption, surrogacy, or the death of a mother. Babies with feeding tubes, digestive problems, latching difficulties, or food allergies may also qualify.
Why does it matter?
Without this program, families with medical barriers to breastfeeding who do not qualify for WIC have no dedicated federal option for this kind of help. Healthcare providers would document medical need, and federally approved donor milk banks could supply milk through the program.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Up to $15M/year for program
- Annual report to Congress required
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
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Official title
Constance C. McDaniel Medically Necessary Infant Formula and Donor Milk Act
- Introduced:
- May 21, 2026
- Latest action:
- May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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