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H.R. 7791 (117th)

Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022

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Introduced

17 May 2022

Last action

21 May 2022 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 117-129.

Sponsors

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-48], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17], Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

21 July 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 17 May 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 May 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 May 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 May 2022

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 18 May 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 May 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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).

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 May 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5152-5158)

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 May 2022

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 May 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7791.

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 May 2022

    Floor

    Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 May 2022

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 May 2022

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  13. 19 May 2022

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2626-2627)

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 May 2022

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2626-2627)

    Source: Floor

  15. 19 May 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 21 May 2022

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  17. 21 May 2022

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 117-129.

    Source: President

  18. 21 May 2022

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

19 May 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 414 · No 9 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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