Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act

# Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act (HR 295) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would expand the USDA's existing dairy reporting program by requiring milk manufacturers to report detailed information about their production costs and product yields. Currently, the USDA collects weekly sales data from dairy manufacturers, but this bill would add production cost transparency to that reporting. The USDA would then publish these reports publicly and update them every two years. **Who It Affects and Why** The bill primarily affects dairy manufacturers and farmers. The goal is to give farmers more visibility into how much it costs manufacturers to produce dairy products and how much product they yield from raw milk.

This information could help farmers better understand pricing negotiations and market conditions. Consumers may also benefit indirectly through increased market transparency. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.