U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced a bill in the House that would restrict federal authority over the transfer of unpasteurized milk across state lines, provided both states permit distribution, the U.S. Congress reports.
Introduced as H.R.7880 on March 9, 2026, during the 119th Congress’s 2026 session, the proposal’s key elements, as summarized from the bill text, are outlined below for clarity.
The legislation would stop federal intervention in the interstate sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products intended for direct human consumption, so long as the state where the product originates permits its sale and packaging complies with that state’s laws. It would enable these items to be transported to other states with similar guidelines. Definitions for “cowshare,” “milk” and “unpasteurized” are provided, and it clarifies the measure does not override any state regulations.
Primary sponsor Rep. Thomas Massie (Republican-KY-4th District) is joined by co-sponsors Rep. Lauren Boebert (Republican-KY-4th District), Rep. Warren Davidson (Republican-KY-8th District), and Rep. Glenn Grothman (Republican-KY-6th District), with an additional six co-sponsors.
Rep. Massie has introduced 18 more bills during this session.
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Thomas Massie, representing Kentucky, was born in Huntington, West Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science in 1993 and Master of Science in 1996 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He served as judge executive in Lewis County, Kentucky, from 2010 to 2012 and has served in the One Hundred Twelfth and One Hundred Thirteenth Congresses, and has been reelected to serve six additional terms.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| H.R.7880 | 03/09/2026 | Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026 |
| H.R.7601 | 02/20/2026 | No Immunity for Glyphosate Act |
| H.R.6508 | 12/09/2025 | NATO Act |
| H.R.5811 | 10/24/2025 | Restoring America’s Leadership in Innovation Act of 2025 |
| H.R.5704 | 10/08/2025 | Repeal the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013 |
| H.R.5302 | 09/11/2025 | No Funds for Foreign Abortions Act |
| H.R.5066 | 08/29/2025 | Safe Students Act |
| H.R.4700 | 07/23/2025 | PRIME Act |
| H.R.4388 | 07/15/2025 | PREP Repeal Act |
| H.R.3795 | 06/06/2025 | Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 |
| H.R.2356 | 03/26/2025 | Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act |
| H.R.2267 | 03/21/2025 | NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026 |
| H.R.1846 | 03/05/2025 | Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act |
| H.R.1643 | 02/27/2025 | SAFER Voter Act |
| H.R.1233 | 02/12/2025 | To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for disinformation research grants, and for other purposes. |
| H.R.1040 | 02/06/2025 | Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act |
| H.R.899 | 01/31/2025 | To terminate the Department of Education. |
| H.R.645 | 01/23/2025 | National Constitutional Carry Act |
| H.R.24 | 01/03/2025 | Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 |
Material for this story was sourced from the U.S. Congress. Source data is available here.
