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Baby Formula Emergency Act
12/30/2022, 12:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7822
The Baby Formula Emergency Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7822, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress to address the issue of access to baby formula during emergencies. The bill aims to ensure that families with infants have access to essential nutrition for their babies in times of crisis, such as natural disasters or public health emergencies.
The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a system for the distribution of baby formula to families in need during emergencies. 2. Providing funding for the purchase and distribution of baby formula to eligible families. 3. Ensuring that the baby formula distributed meets the nutritional needs of infants and is safe for consumption. 4. Coordinating with state and local agencies to ensure efficient distribution of baby formula to affected areas. 5. Implementing measures to prevent price gouging and ensure affordability of baby formula during emergencies. Overall, the Baby Formula Emergency Act aims to protect the health and well-being of infants by ensuring that families have access to essential nutrition for their babies during times of crisis. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness and response efforts to support vulnerable populations, such as families with young children, in emergency situations.
The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a system for the distribution of baby formula to families in need during emergencies. 2. Providing funding for the purchase and distribution of baby formula to eligible families. 3. Ensuring that the baby formula distributed meets the nutritional needs of infants and is safe for consumption. 4. Coordinating with state and local agencies to ensure efficient distribution of baby formula to affected areas. 5. Implementing measures to prevent price gouging and ensure affordability of baby formula during emergencies. Overall, the Baby Formula Emergency Act aims to protect the health and well-being of infants by ensuring that families have access to essential nutrition for their babies during times of crisis. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness and response efforts to support vulnerable populations, such as families with young children, in emergency situations.
Congressional Summary of HR 7822
Baby Formula Emergency Act
This bill authorizes the President, during an infant formula shortage or potential shortage, to allow the production and marketing or duty-free importation of infant formula that meets specified criteria, regardless of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. The criteria include that the United States has not imposed any sanctions with respect to the manufacturer of the formula and the FDA has not determined that such formula is unsafe.
Further, the President must notify Congress about determinations related to supply shortages of infant formula.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7822
Bill HR 7822 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2022. Bill HR 7822 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2022. Bill HR 7822's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of May 18, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7822
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7822
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7822
Baby Formula Emergency Act
Baby Formula Emergency Act
To allow for duty-free importation and sale of infant formula that is lawfully marketed as such in its country of origin, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7822
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