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Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 4:48 PM
Congressional Summary of S 4226
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 4226
Bill S 4226 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2022. Bill S 4226 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 16, 2022. Bill S 4226's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of May 16, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4226
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4226
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4226
Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act of 2022
Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act of 2022
A bill to designate baby formula as a scarce and critical material under the Defense Production Act of 1950, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4226
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