WASHINGTON – President signed into law H.R. 8351, the “Formula Act." The bipartisan bill that will help increase access to baby formula across the country, according to a statement from the White House.
The United States Senate unanimously passed the bill which removes import tariffs on baby formula and baby formula input products until the end of this year. The House of Representatives had previously modified and passed the bill July 15, resulting in Senate reconsideration.
Upon passage, the bills author Utah Senator. Lee said, “The FORMULA Act will be an incredible win for families and hungry babies nationwide."
"It will make meaningful headway that is desperately needed today. By suspending the tariff on formula imports, we are providing cheaper access to formulas to individual consumers and retailers alike.” Lee continued."
"This relief has been long overdue, particularly for Utahns, who have the largest families, the most children per capita, and the highest birth rate in the nation.”
The President thanked Senators Lee, Wyden, and Crapo, and Representatives Blumenauer, DelBene, Larsen, Kildee, Neal, and Brady.