# 119-s-272: Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act

119-s-272, Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI); status passed_senate; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-272
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-01-28
- Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Faster manufacturer reporting and quicker FDA response** to contaminated infant formula. This bill would require quicker notifications and set a time‑bound federal reporting and coordination framework to strengthen formula safety and supply. - Families and infants get faster detection and clearer supply monitoring, aiming to reduce exposure to contaminated formula and limit shortages. - Manufacturers must notify FDA within 1 business day if finished formula tests positive for specified microorganisms or if processed product may be adulterated. They must provide test results or isolates, consult with FDA, and may be required to stop distribution and dispose of affected product. - FDA must begin discussions with manufacturers within 1 business day of a notice and confirm within 90 days that appropriate investigations and corrective actions are underway. The agency must also deliver progress updates, regular supply‑chain reports, and consult with other federal agencies and stakeholders.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster alerts on tainted baby formula: benefit, low. If enacted, when a required safety test on finished infant formula finds contamination, the maker would have to tell the FDA within 1 business day, even if the product never left the plant. The maker would need to work with the FDA to isolate the affected product and, if required, stop distribution…
- Stronger tracking and coordination on baby formula: benefit, low. If enacted, the FDA would send Congress a progress report within 180 days on its plan to strengthen the formula market. The FDA would then send supply reports with in‑stock rates within 270 days and at least every quarter for five years. The FDA would meet with the public and formula makers and rep…

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## Sources
- [119-s-272 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/272)

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- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
- [119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1032)
- [119-s-522: Credit Union Board Modernization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-522)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-272 (as of 2026-09-21).