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FORMULA Act

USA117th CongressHR-7808| House 
| Updated: 5/17/2022
Chris Stewart

Chris Stewart

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (2)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fixing Our Regulatory Mayhem Upsetting Little Americans Act or the FORMULA Act This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula imported from certain countries. Specifically, the bill provides, for 180 days beginning on this bill's enactment, duty-free treatment to infant formula if the formula (1) is imported from specified countries (e.g., Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom), and (2) was approved by the government of that country regulating such formula. The bill temporarily waives certain Food and Drug Administration regulations and requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for formula imported under this bill. A person who manufactures or imports formula must notify the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if the person has knowledge that such formula may not provide required nutrients or may be unsafe for infant consumption. If HHS determines the formula is unsafe for infant consumption, then the manufacturer or importer must immediately recall shipments from all wholesale and retail establishments. The bill makes formula imported under this bill eligible for purchase using benefits received under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Department of Agriculture must maintain and publicize a list of imported formula approved for use and marketing within the country of origin and the recommended measurements for mixing or otherwise preparing the formula.
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Timeline
May 17, 2022
Introduced in House
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.
Jun 24, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4261
Held at the desk.
  • May 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.


  • June 24, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4261
    Held at the desk.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 117-4261: FORMULA Act
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FORMULA Act

USA117th CongressHR-7808| House 
| Updated: 5/17/2022
Fixing Our Regulatory Mayhem Upsetting Little Americans Act or the FORMULA Act This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula imported from certain countries. Specifically, the bill provides, for 180 days beginning on this bill's enactment, duty-free treatment to infant formula if the formula (1) is imported from specified countries (e.g., Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom), and (2) was approved by the government of that country regulating such formula. The bill temporarily waives certain Food and Drug Administration regulations and requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for formula imported under this bill. A person who manufactures or imports formula must notify the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if the person has knowledge that such formula may not provide required nutrients or may be unsafe for infant consumption. If HHS determines the formula is unsafe for infant consumption, then the manufacturer or importer must immediately recall shipments from all wholesale and retail establishments. The bill makes formula imported under this bill eligible for purchase using benefits received under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Department of Agriculture must maintain and publicize a list of imported formula approved for use and marketing within the country of origin and the recommended measurements for mixing or otherwise preparing the formula.
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Timeline
May 17, 2022
Introduced in House
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.
Jun 24, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4261
Held at the desk.
  • May 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.


  • June 24, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4261
    Held at the desk.
Chris Stewart

Chris Stewart

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (2)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 117-4261: FORMULA Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaAsiaAustraliaChild healthEuropeEuropean UnionFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesIsraelJapanMarketing and advertisingMiddle EastNew ZealandNutrition and dietOceaniaPoverty and welfare assistanceSouth AfricaSwitzerlandTariffsTrade restrictionsUnited KingdomWomen's health