Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 16, 2022)
Urgently Feeding America's Babies Act of 2022
This bill addresses a shortage in the domestic supply of infant formula.
Specifically, the bill directs the President to immediately use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure the supply of infant formula. That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.
In addition, the Food and Drug Administration must (1) establish, within 15 days, a process to allow importation of infant formula from the European Union; and (2) publish safety guidelines for imported infant formula.
What just happenedMay 16, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 16, 2022
- May 16, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - May 16, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate