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Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4252| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2022
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Lee (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022 This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula. The bill prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection from seizing or enforcing restrictions on the importation of infant formula from specified countries (e.g., Canada and the United Kingdom) if the formula meets the legal requirements for sale in that country. The bill also deems formula imported under the bill's provisions to be in compliance with section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which contains requirements related to infant formula manufacturing practices and nutrients.
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Timeline
May 18, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • May 18, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 18, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4252| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2022
Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022 This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula. The bill prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection from seizing or enforcing restrictions on the importation of infant formula from specified countries (e.g., Canada and the United Kingdom) if the formula meets the legal requirements for sale in that country. The bill also deems formula imported under the bill's provisions to be in compliance with section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which contains requirements related to infant formula manufacturing practices and nutrients.
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Timeline
May 18, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • May 18, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 18, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Lee (Republican)

Finance Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAustraliaCanadaChild healthCustoms enforcementEuropeEuropean UnionFood supply, safety, and labelingIsraelJapanMiddle EastNew ZealandNutrition and dietOceaniaTariffsTrade restrictionsUnited Kingdom