S 4940 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act

The Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act aims to guarantee a steady supply of specialized formula for preterm babies by centralizing legal oversight. It grants federal courts the authority to hear lawsuits involving injuries from FDA-regulated preterm infant formula, regardless of whether the parties are from different states or involve foreign defendants. Additionally, the law allows defendants to move such cases from state courts to federal courts without needing permission from all other defendants. These changes are designed to prevent fragmented legal battles in various state courts that could disrupt the domestic supply of this critical medical product.
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Introduced Jun 24, 2026 Last action Jun 24, 2026
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