Wasserman Schultz, Hinson Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Infant Formula and Donor Breast Milk

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced the Constance C. McDaniel Medically Necessary Infant Formula and Donor Milk Act, bipartisan legislation that provides parents who are unable to breastfeed due to a medical condition with financial assistance to purchase infant formula and donor breast milk.

This legislation is named for Constance C. McDaniel, a mother, army veteran, and advocate who passed away from triple-negative breast cancer in 2025. While pregnant, Constance underwent chemotherapy, and after her child was born, she was unable to breastfeed because of her cancer treatment. Constance also learned her insurance did not cover the cost of infant formula, requiring her to pay out-of-pocket. She became involved with the Breasties and Bobbie for Changes to raise awareness and advocate for parents who cannot breastfeed due to a medical condition.

"For so many moms, the decision to breastfeed is one that is deeply personal, but too often, diseases like cancer take this choice away from them. It's more important than ever that parents who need these nutritious products for their newborns out of medical necessity can get them," said Wasserman Schultz. "I applaud Bobbie for Change, the Breasties, and the McDaniel family for their relentless advocacy on an issue that has gone overlooked for too long. I look forward to continuing this partnership and ensuring the Constance C. McDaniel Medically Necessary Infant Formula and Donor Milk Act becomes law."

"As a mom, I can't imagine the heartbreak of wanting to provide for your baby but being physically unable to breastfeed because of cancer, chronic illness, or another serious medical challenge," said Hinson. "Yet, it is still too common - parents in those situations should be focused on caring for their child, not worrying about whether they can afford medically necessary formula or donor milk. This bipartisan bill is about supporting families during some of the hardest moments of their lives and making sure babies get the nutrition they need to thrive. I'm proud to work with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and the moms and dads who brought this need to our attention."

"Before we even had a product on the shelf, we said we'd fight like hell to fix this glaring gap, and today, we are bringing that fight to the halls of Congress," said Laura Modi, CEO and Co-Founder of Bobbie and mom of four. "We always knew that sponsoring feeding journeys for these families was a temporary bridge. By taking this fight to Capitol Hill, we are moving beyond giveback and toward justice. We are proving that when private innovation and non-profit advocacy unite, we can create the kind of lasting, structural change that ensures no parent ever has to choose between their health and their baby's nutrition again."

"By collaborating with the members of Congress to draft this bill together, we're taking our advocacy to the next level" said Allie Brumel, COO and Co-Founder of the Breasties and mom of two. "This is what long-lasting change looks like in practice: it's the evolution of an urgent question into a piece of federal legislation that will hopefully outlast us all. We're proving that when you build a community around a shared mission, you can create something far bigger than we ever could have imagined."

The full text of the bill can be found here.

This legislation is endorsed by Bobbie for Change, the Breasties, Brightspot Network, Chick Mission, Kasem, 4KiraforMoms, and Hope for PDCD Foundation.

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