What the bill does
Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 This bill provides $28 million in emergency supplemental appropriations to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to (1) address the current shortage of FDA-regulated infant formula and certain medical foods in the United States; and (2) prevent future shortages, including by taking the steps that are necessary to prevent fraudulent products from entering the U. S. market.
Subjects: Appropriations, Child health, Congressional oversight, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive agency funding and structure, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food supply, safety, and labeling, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Nutrition and diet, Trade restrictions