Senate Bill 4252
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 18, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4252
Congress
117
Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Primary focus of measure is competitiveness, trade barriers and adjustment assistance; foreign loans and international monetary system; international banking; trade agreements and negotiations; customs enforcement, tariffs, and trade restrictions; foreign investment. Measures concerning border enforcement may fall under Immigration policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022
This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula.
The bill prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection from seizing or enforcing restrictions on the importation of infant formula from specified countries (e.g., Canada and the United Kingdom) if the formula meets the legal requirements for sale in that country.
The bill also deems formula imported under the bill's provisions to be in compliance with section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which contains requirements related to infant formula manufacturing practices and nutrients.
May 18, 2022
05/18/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/18/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 4:48:35 PM