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Emergency Infant Formula Act

USA117th CongressHR-7875| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2022
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency Infant Formula Act This bill addresses the shortage of infant formula in the United States, including by authorizing the President to take certain actions to expedite the importation of such formula. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to declare through an executive order that a shortage of infant formula exists in the United States. Additionally, the President may authorize the importation, distribution, and sale of any covered infant formula if the applicable brand, manufacturer, manufacturing plant, or the specific infant formula product is included in the executive order. Covered infant formula generally refers to any infant formula that is lawfully marketed in the European Union, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, or any country the President determines has sufficient health and safety standards with respect to infant formula. The bill exempts imported infant formula from U.S. labeling requirements. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must require retailers of imported infant formula to place a label on the product indicating it has not been approved by the FDA. The bill also authorizes the President to reduce or suspend any duties on the importation of covered infant formula or articles used in the production of infant formula. U.S. Customs and Border Protection must give the highest priority and take steps as necessary to expedite the processing of all entries of covered infant formula and articles used in the production of infant formula.
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Timeline
May 24, 2022
Introduced in House
May 24, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
May 24, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 6, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4350
Introduced in Senate
  • May 24, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • May 24, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • June 6, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4350
    Introduced in Senate

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 117-4350: Emergency Infant Formula Act

Emergency Infant Formula Act

USA117th CongressHR-7875| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2022
Emergency Infant Formula Act This bill addresses the shortage of infant formula in the United States, including by authorizing the President to take certain actions to expedite the importation of such formula. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to declare through an executive order that a shortage of infant formula exists in the United States. Additionally, the President may authorize the importation, distribution, and sale of any covered infant formula if the applicable brand, manufacturer, manufacturing plant, or the specific infant formula product is included in the executive order. Covered infant formula generally refers to any infant formula that is lawfully marketed in the European Union, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, or any country the President determines has sufficient health and safety standards with respect to infant formula. The bill exempts imported infant formula from U.S. labeling requirements. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must require retailers of imported infant formula to place a label on the product indicating it has not been approved by the FDA. The bill also authorizes the President to reduce or suspend any duties on the importation of covered infant formula or articles used in the production of infant formula. U.S. Customs and Border Protection must give the highest priority and take steps as necessary to expedite the processing of all entries of covered infant formula and articles used in the production of infant formula.
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Timeline
May 24, 2022
Introduced in House
May 24, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
May 24, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 6, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4350
Introduced in Senate
  • May 24, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • May 24, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • June 6, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4350
    Introduced in Senate
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

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

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 117-4350: Emergency Infant Formula Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted