Bills · S 2507
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2507Health
DAIRY PRIDE Act
INTRO JUL 29· LAST ACTION JUL 29
READING
4MIN
COSPONSORS
12BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
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To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a long-standing debate about how plant-based foods are named compared to traditional dairy products. If this bill becomes law, consumers might find it clearer which products are made from animal milk and which are plant-based, potentially impacting their purchasing decisions based on dietary needs, preferences, or nutritional content.
For the dairy industry, this bill could solidify their claim to terms like "milk" and "cheese," potentially affecting their competitiveness against the growing plant-based market. For plant-based manufacturers, it could force significant rebranding and marketing changes, potentially altering how these products are perceived and sold. It ultimately affects what you see on store shelves and how you interpret product labels.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill establishes a strict definition for a "dairy product" as the lacteal secretion (milk) obtained from hooved mammals.
This definition is central to the bill's purpose, explicitly excluding plant-based products from being classified as dairy.
PROVISION 02
It requires the FDA to enforce that foods using standardized dairy names must either meet this new dairy definition or be clearly labeled as an "imitation" food.
This provision makes it mandatory for the FDA to take action against products labeled with dairy terms that do not meet the specified criteria.
PROVISION 03
The FDA is mandated to issue new draft guidance within 90 days and final guidance within 180 days on how to enforce these rules.
This ensures that there will be clear, updated instructions for both the industry and regulators on the practical application of the new labeling requirements.
PROVISION 04
Any previous FDA guidance inconsistent with the new dairy definition and enforcement rules is immediately made ineffective upon the bill's enactment.
This provision removes any potential conflicting interpretations and ensures that the new standards are the sole governing authority for dairy labeling.
PROVISION 05
The FDA must report to Congress within two years on all enforcement actions taken under these new rules, including warnings and penalties.
This creates accountability for the FDA to demonstrate its commitment to and effectiveness in enforcing the bill's provisions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 12
D· Wisconsin
YRS IN OFFICE
27
BILLS LED
52
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 91%
DEM 5 REP 6 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 29
Introduced in Senate
JUL 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2507
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 29, 2025
Last actionJul 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025
Senate BillS 2507Health
DAIRY PRIDE Act
INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 29, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
12
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
