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H.R. 8982Became Law

Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 10, 2022)

Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act

This act provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to certain infant formula base powder used in the manufacturing of infant formula in the United States, subject to quantity limitations. Infant formula base powder means a dry mixture of protein, fat, and carbohydrates that requires only the addition of vitamins and minerals in order to meet the definition of the term infant formula in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

During this time period, articles of infant formula base powder shall not be subject to any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

What just happenedOct 10, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-192.

Who’s behind it

Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1](D-WA)Sponsor
30 cosponsors27 D3 R
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  1. Oct 10, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-192.

  2. Oct 10, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-192.

  3. Oct 10, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 10, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 4, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 4, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 30, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 29, 2022Floor

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5524)

  9. Sep 29, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5524)

  10. Sep 29, 2022FloorH38310

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

  11. Sep 29, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8265)

  12. Sep 29, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  13. Sep 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8982.

  14. Sep 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8264-8268)

  15. Sep 29, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. DelBene moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  16. Sep 26, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  17. Sep 26, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Sep 26, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 10, 202249

Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act

This act provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to certain infant formula base powder used in the manufacturing of infant formula in the United States, subject to quantity limitations. Infant formula base powder means a dry mixture of protein, fat, and carbohydrates that requires only the addition of vitamins and minerals in order to meet the definition of the term infant formula in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

During this time period, articles of infant formula base powder shall not be subject to any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Passed SenateSep 29, 202255

Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to certain infant formula base powder used in the manufacturing of infant formula in the United States, subject to quantity limitations. Infant formula base powder means a dry mixture of protein, fat, and carbohydrates that requires only the addition of vitamins and minerals in order to meet the definition of the term infant formula in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

During this time period, articles of infant formula base powder shall not be subject to any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Introduced in HouseSep 26, 2022

Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to certain infant formula base powder used in the manufacturing of infant formula in the United States, subject to quantity limitations. Infant formula base powder means a dry mixture of protein, fat, and carbohydrates that requires only the addition of vitamins and minerals in order to meet the definition of the term infant formula in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

During this time period, articles of infant formula base powder shall not be subject to any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act — Informed