H.R. 5759 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Oct 14, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires states to select two infant formula suppliers
Currently, states in the WIC program (which helps low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children) can choose just one company to supply infant formula. This bill would require states to select two different manufacturers instead. States could pick one as their main supplier and one as a backup.
How it affects you
If you receive WIC benefits for your baby, you'd have more formula options available to you. States would need to work with two manufacturers rather than one, which could mean better access if your preferred formula or a specific type isn't in stock from the primary supplier.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 14, 2025)
Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2025 or the INFANT Act of 2025
This bill requires a state to select two infant formula manufacturers as suppliers under the competitive bidding process for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Currently, a state may only select a single infant formula manufacturer as a supplier.
Specifically, the bill redefines competitive bidding to mean a procurement process under which a state agency selects two manufacturers for a product; a state may designate one of the manufacturers as the primary manufacturer and one as the secondary manufacturer.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5759
A BILL
INFANT Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY-21) · Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 14, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”