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Infant Formula Safety and Supply: New Rules and Controls

This new law aims to improve the safety and availability of infant formula. It introduces more frequent inspections of manufacturers, requires reporting of potential shortages, and allows for the use of national reserves. This should give parents greater confidence in product quality and market availability.
Key points
More frequent and unannounced inspections of infant formula manufacturing facilities, including food safety audits.
Manufacturers must report circumstances that could lead to shortages of infant formula or essential medical food.
Assessment of storing infant formula in a federal stockpile and distribution models during shortages.
Identification of facilities that could be converted to manufacture infant formula in case of a shortage.
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Print number: 117_HR_7933
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Process start date: 2022-06-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Keep Infant Formula Safe and On the Shelves Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7933.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More frequent and unannounced inspections of infant formula manufacturing facilities, including food safety audits.
  • Manufacturers must report circumstances that could lead to shortages of infant formula or essential medical food.
  • Assessment of storing infant formula in a federal stockpile and distribution models during shortages.
  • Identification of facilities that could be converted to manufacture infant formula in case of a shortage.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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