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July 22, 2025
Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Metals from Baby Formula
Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Safe Baby Formula Act, legislation that would ban all toxic heavy metals from baby formula and require the FDA to study the effects of metals in formula.
This legislation is cosponsored by Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Rick Scott (R-Florida), and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri).
“New parents should not have to worry about toxic heavy metals being a part of their infant’s formula, or what potential side-effects they may have. This legislation will bring much-needed transparency to the FDA’s rules around infant formula,” said Senator Cotton.
“The health and safety of our children are paramount. They are our future and God’s greatest blessings, and I believe we should take every necessary step to ensure parents are well-equipped to raise strong families. I’m proud to join Senator Cotton in introducing the Safe Baby Formula Act, because ‘Making America Healthy Again’ starts with precious babies,” said Senator Britt.
Text of the bill may be found here.
The Safe Baby Formula Act would:
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