Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take certain actions to address emergencies, disasters, and supply chain disruptions (particularly the shortage of infant formula in the United States) affecting participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The bill directs USDA to require each infant formula cost containment contract to include remedies in the event of an infant formula recall, including how an infant formula manufacturer would protect against disruption to WIC participants in the state. USDA must, within 30 days, ensure there is a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Health and Human Services that includes procedures for coordination and information sharing regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall. The bill also authorizes USDA to waive or modify any WIC qualified administrative requirement during emergencies, disasters, and supply chain disruptions. Specifically, USDA may waive or modify such a requirement for one or more state agencies if (1) the requirement cannot be met by state agencies during the emergency, disaster, or disruption; and (2) the modification or waiver is necessary to provide assistance to WIC participants and does not substantially weaken the nutritional quality of supplemental foods. For example, USDA may waive the maximum monthly allowance for infant formula. The bill establishes notification requirements for USDA and state agencies related to supply chain disruptions.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5152-5158)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7791.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5163-5164)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H5152-5153)
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5152-5158)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7791.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5163-5164)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H5152-5153)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2626-2627)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2626-2627)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-129.
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Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022
USA117th CongressHR-7791| House
| Updated: 5/21/2022
Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take certain actions to address emergencies, disasters, and supply chain disruptions (particularly the shortage of infant formula in the United States) affecting participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The bill directs USDA to require each infant formula cost containment contract to include remedies in the event of an infant formula recall, including how an infant formula manufacturer would protect against disruption to WIC participants in the state. USDA must, within 30 days, ensure there is a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Health and Human Services that includes procedures for coordination and information sharing regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall. The bill also authorizes USDA to waive or modify any WIC qualified administrative requirement during emergencies, disasters, and supply chain disruptions. Specifically, USDA may waive or modify such a requirement for one or more state agencies if (1) the requirement cannot be met by state agencies during the emergency, disaster, or disruption; and (2) the modification or waiver is necessary to provide assistance to WIC participants and does not substantially weaken the nutritional quality of supplemental foods. For example, USDA may waive the maximum monthly allowance for infant formula. The bill establishes notification requirements for USDA and state agencies related to supply chain disruptions.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5152-5158)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7791.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5163-5164)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H5152-5153)
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5152-5158)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7791.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5163-5164)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H5152-5153)
Child healthDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operationsWomen's health