Bills · HR 2472
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2472Agriculture and Food
INFANTS Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses significant public health concerns about toxic elements, such as lead and arsenic, found in foods specifically marketed for infants and toddlers. These contaminants can pose serious developmental risks to young children, who are particularly vulnerable to their effects. If passed, the bill would establish a proactive, mandatory testing regime, aiming to prevent contaminated products from reaching consumers, rather than relying solely on reactive measures after issues have already arisen. This could lead to a tangible improvement in the safety and quality of food for the youngest population.
Without this bill, current regulations might not uniformly require this level of regular, mandatory testing for toxic elements across all infant and toddler food manufacturers. This means that, currently, some contaminants could go undetected or unaddressed until a problem is identified, potentially after children have already been exposed. By making testing, record-keeping, and FDA access mandatory, the bill aims to close potential loopholes and ensure a higher standard of safety for these crucial food products.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires owners and operators of food facilities that make or process infant and toddler food to collect representative samples and test them for contaminants, including toxic elements like lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic, at least once per quarter.
This provision establishes mandatory, regular testing for harmful substances in a vulnerable food category, directly aiming to improve product safety.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that food facilities develop a written sampling plan for all required testing and ensure that testing is conducted by laboratories accredited to international standards.
This ensures that the testing procedures are standardized, reliable, and performed by qualified entities, increasing the trustworthiness of the results.
PROVISION 03
Requires food facilities to maintain detailed records of all sampling and testing for at least two years (or the product's shelf-life, whichever is longer) and make these records promptly available to the FDA upon request, including in advance or in lieu of an inspection.
This provides the FDA with essential oversight capabilities, allowing them to verify compliance and product safety without solely relying on on-site inspections.
PROVISION 04
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify any infant and toddler food as "adulterated" if the manufacturing facility fails to comply with the new sampling, testing, and record-keeping requirements.
This provision gives the FDA clear legal authority to take action against non-compliant products, effectively preventing them from being sold to consumers.
PROVISION 05
Defines "infant and toddler food" as any food that is represented as food for children up to 24 months of age, including infant formula.
This clearly specifies the scope of the new safety regulations, ensuring they apply consistently to all relevant products.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
39
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 40%
DEM 4 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2472
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House BillHR 2472Agriculture and Food
INFANTS Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
