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117th Congress · House

Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022

Subjects: Appropriations · Child health · Congressional oversight · Department of Health and Human Services · Executive agency funding and structure · Food and Drug Administration (FDA) · Food supply, safety, and labeling · Fraud offenses and financial crimes

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Provides $28 million in emergency supplemental appropriations to address the shortage of infant formula in the U.S.
  • House passed it on May 19, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 This bill provides $28 million in emergency supplemental appropriations to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to (1) address the current shortage of FDA-regulated infant formula and certain medical foods in the United States; and (2) prevent future shortages, including by taking the steps that are necessary to prevent fraudulent products from entering the U.S. market.

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