HR 7781 United States House · 117th Congress

Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act of 2022

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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May 2022

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Introduced May 16, 2022 Last action May 16, 2022

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May 16, 2022

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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May 16, 2022

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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors