H.R. 7791Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022

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Sponsor: Jahana Hayes [D-CT-05]
Cosponsors: 129 · 127 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Committee: Education and Workforce Committee
Latest action: May 21, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-129.

IntroducedMay 17, 2022
Passed the HouseMay 18, 2022
Passed the SenateMay 19, 2022
Sent to the PresidentMay 19, 2022
Became lawMay 21, 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 7791 as public Law on May 21, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 218

House May 18, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Access to Baby Formula Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

414 Yea 9 Nay 6 not voting

Crossed both parties 9 of 423 voting members broke with their own party: 9 Republicans.

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All members429 members

Democratic221 members

Republican208 members

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Cosponsors129 · 127 Democrats · 2 Republicans

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H.R. 7791Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 218

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors129 · 127 Democrats · 2 Republicans

H.R. 7791Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 218

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors129 · 127 Democrats · 2 Republicans

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Who lobbied on H.R. 77915 organizations