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Public Law117th CongressForeign Trade and International Finance
H.R. 8351Became Law

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jul 21, 2022)

Formula Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula.

During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles.

Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.

What just happenedJul 21, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-160.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3](D-OR)Sponsor
28 cosponsors15 D13 R
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  1. Jul 21, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-160.

  2. Jul 21, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-160.

  3. Jul 21, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 21, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 21, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 21, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 21, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 21, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3593-3594)

  9. Jul 21, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Jul 19, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 15, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jul 15, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 363). (text: CR H6629)

  13. Jul 15, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 363).

  14. Jul 15, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6663-6664)

  15. Jul 15, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Jul 15, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8351.

  17. Jul 15, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6629-6631)

  18. Jul 15, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Blumenauer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  19. Jul 13, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  20. Jul 13, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jul 13, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed SenateJul 21, 202255

Formula Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula.

During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles.

Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.

Public LawJul 21, 202249

Formula Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula.

During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles.

Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.

Passed HouseJul 15, 202253

Formula Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula.

During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles.

Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.

Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2022

Formula Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula.

During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles.

Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.

Formula Act — Informed