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Temporary Duty-Free Importation of Infant Formula

This act temporarily removes import duties on certain infant formula products. This aims to increase the availability and lower the cost of infant formula for families, helping to address supply shortages. The changes are effective until November 14, 2022.
Key points
Duty-free infant formula: Imported infant formula products will be temporarily exempt from customs duties.
Increased availability and lower costs: Removing duties aims to bring more formula to market faster and potentially reduce prices for consumers.
Effective period: These provisions are in effect from the act's enactment date until November 14, 2022.
No additional charges: Imported infant formula will not be subject to any additional safeguard duties or other import fees.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8174
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2022-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8174.

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 2022-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Duty-free infant formula: Imported infant formula products will be temporarily exempt from customs duties.
  • Increased availability and lower costs: Removing duties aims to bring more formula to market faster and potentially reduce prices for consumers.
  • Effective period: These provisions are in effect from the act's enactment date until November 14, 2022.
  • No additional charges: Imported infant formula will not be subject to any additional safeguard duties or other import fees.
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. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Family Economy Health