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Blocks the federal government and federal courts from stopping interstate shipment of unpasteurized (raw) milk and milk products packaged for direct human consumption when the milk originates in a State that permits raw-milk distribution, complies with that State’s laws (including labeling and warnings), and is being shipped to a State that also permits such distribution. The law preserves State laws and defines key terms used to describe milk products and arrangements like "cowshare." The measure shifts authority over interstate raw-milk shipments to state law and state permission, while limiting federal enforcement and judicial restrictions in those cases. It does not create new federal funding or authorize programs.
The bill expands interstate access and market opportunities for unpasteurized milk while preserving state-level control, but it raises significant food-safety risks and may limit federal enforcement and increase public-health costs.
Consumers in States that permit raw milk will be able to legally receive unpasteurized milk shipped from other States, increasing access to raw dairy products.
Producers and small dairy businesses in States that allow raw milk can sell and ship unpasteurized milk across State lines, expanding their market and potential sales.
Consumers receive product-level labeling and warning protections tied to the origin State, so shipped products must carry the origin State's required labels and warnings.
Consumers in destination States that allow raw milk will face increased exposure to foodborne illness risk from unpasteurized dairy shipped from other States.
Consumers and public-health agencies may see reduced federal enforcement because federal agencies could be constrained from acting against interstate shipments even when products are determined adulterated or misbranded.
Taxpayers and local public-health systems could face higher costs if outbreaks increase and federal intervention is limited.
Introduced March 9, 2026 by Thomas Massie · Last progress March 9, 2026