Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026
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This bill would prohibit federal interference with the interstate transport of unpasteurized milk between states where its sale is legal.
What it does
This bill proposes to prohibit federal agencies from interfering with the interstate trade of unpasteurized milk or milk products intended for direct human consumption. This protection would apply if the products are legal in the state of origin, comply with that state's production and packaging laws, and are being transported to another state where the distribution of unpasteurized milk is also legal. Under these specific conditions, the federal government would be barred from considering such products in violation of federal law solely because they have not been pasteurized.
Who is affected
This bill affects producers and distributors of unpasteurized milk or milk products who transport these goods across state lines between jurisdictions where such products are legally permitted for direct human consumption. It also impacts federal regulatory agencies by prohibiting them from interfering with the interstate traffic of these products when they meet specific state-level compliance and packaging requirements.
Key provisions
- Prohibition of federal regulation on unpasteurized milk. The bill prevents federal agencies from interfering with the interstate transport of unpasteurized milk or milk products intended for direct human consumption, provided certain conditions are met.
- State compliance requirements for interstate transport. The federal prohibition applies only if the unpasteurized products are produced, packaged, and distributed in accordance with the laws of the state of origin.
- Interstate movement between legal jurisdictions. The protection from federal regulation is limited to products moved from a state where distribution is legal to another state that also permits the distribution of unpasteurized milk for human consumption.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
This bill limits the application of federal regulations regarding the interstate transport of unpasteurized milk and milk products, provided the products comply with the laws of both the state of origin and the destination state.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to prevent federal agencies from interfering with the interstate transport of unpasteurized milk and milk products intended for direct human consumption, provided the products are legal in both the state of origin and the destination state and comply with all applicable state laws.