Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 4261
117th Congress(2021-2022)
FORMULA Act
Active
Amendments
Active
Passed Senate on Jun 23, 2022
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
May 19, 2022
Latest Action
Jun 24, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4261
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Utah
Republican
Kentucky
Republican
Louisiana
Republican
Mississippi
Senate Votes (1)
House Votes (0)
checkPassed on June 23, 2022
Status
Passed
Type
Unanimous Consent
Unanimous Consent
A senator may request unanimous consent on the floor to set aside a specified rule of procedure so as to expedite proceedings. If no Senator objects, the Senate permits the action, but if any one senator objects, the request is rejected. Unanimous consent requests with only immediate effects are routinely granted, but ones affecting the floor schedule, the conditions of considering a bill or other business, or the rights of other senators, are normally not offered, or a floor leader will object to it, until all senators concerned have had an opportunity to inform the leaders that they find it acceptable.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Summary

Fixing Our Regulatory Mayhem Upsetting Little Americans Act or the FORMULA Act

This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula imported from certain countries.

Specifically, the bill provides, for 180 days beginning on this bill's enactment, duty-free treatment to infant formula if the formula (1) is imported from specified countries (e.g., Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom), and (2) was approved by the government of that country regulating such formula.

The bill temporarily waives certain Food and Drug Administration regulations and requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for formula imported under this bill.

A person who manufactures or imports formula must notify the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if the person has knowledge that such formula may not provide required nutrients or may be unsafe for infant consumption. If HHS determines the formula is unsafe for infant consumption, then the manufacturer or importer must immediately recall shipments from all wholesale and retail establishments.

The bill makes formula imported under this bill eligible for purchase using benefits received under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

The Department of Agriculture must maintain and publicize a list of imported formula approved for use and marketing within the country of origin and the recommended measurements for mixing or otherwise preparing the formula.

Text (2)
Amendments (1)
Jun 23, 2022
Agreed to in Senate
1
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 5130
In the nature of a substitute.
Agreed To
Actions (9)
06/24/2022
Held at the desk.
06/24/2022
Received in the House.
06/23/2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
06/23/2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3109)
06/23/2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
06/23/2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3108-3110)
05/19/2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.
05/19/2022
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day 5/17/2022).
05/19/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 5:33:53 PM