Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act of 2022

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.

Bill 117 HR 7781, also known as the Urgently Feeding America's Babies Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing food insecurity among infants and young children in the United States. The bill seeks to provide urgent assistance to families struggling to feed their babies by expanding access to nutritious food and essential resources.

Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to ensure that all eligible families receive the support they need to feed their babies. The bill also aims to streamline the application process for WIC benefits and improve outreach efforts to ensure that families are aware of the assistance available to them.

Additionally, the Urgently Feeding America's Babies Act of 2022 includes provisions to increase access to breastfeeding support and education for new mothers, as well as funding for programs that provide infant formula and other essential baby food items to families in need. The bill also calls for the development of a national strategy to address food insecurity among infants and young children, with a focus on reducing disparities in access to nutritious food. Overall, the Urgently Feeding America's Babies Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the urgent needs of families struggling to feed their babies. By expanding access to essential resources and support, the bill seeks to ensure that all infants and young children in the United States have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive.