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Temporary Duty Suspension for Infant Formula Ingredients

This law temporarily removes import duties on a key ingredient for manufacturing infant formula in the US. This aims to increase availability and potentially lower the cost of infant formula, directly impacting parents' household budgets and ensuring better access to essential products for children.
Key points
Duty-free import of infant formula base powder: This key ingredient will be temporarily exempt from import duties, potentially leading to lower prices for the final product.
Increased availability: Facilitating the import of this crucial component is intended to help address infant formula shortages in the market.
Time and quantity limits: The duty exemption is valid until the end of 2022 and applies to a maximum of 2,600 metric tons of the powder, making it a temporary measure.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8982
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Process start date: 2022-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8982.

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 2022-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Duty-free import of infant formula base powder: This key ingredient will be temporarily exempt from import duties, potentially leading to lower prices for the final product.
  • Increased availability: Facilitating the import of this crucial component is intended to help address infant formula shortages in the market.
  • Time and quantity limits: The duty exemption is valid until the end of 2022 and applies to a maximum of 2,600 metric tons of the powder, making it a temporary measure.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

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. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-192.

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