To help ensure the nation doesn’t face another infant formula shortage, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt joined U.S. Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and Don Beyer (D-Va.) to introduce the Formula 3.0 Act.
The legislation would permanently suspend tariffs on baby formula from certain nations, bolstering continued access and affordability for American families, Britt’s office said.
“As a mom of two, I know firsthand how critical it is to be able to find formula for your baby,” said Britt (R-Montgomery). “During the formula shortage last year, too many families were forced to confront the unthinkable, often desperately searching and coming up empty-handed.”
In 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) temporarily shut down one of the country’s two formula producers.
Amid the dire shortages, Congress passed legislation to temporarily suspend tariffs on imported baby formula from allied countries, bringing much-needed supply into the marketplace. The tariff suspensions expired in January.
With the potential of another possible shortage looming and rising prices, the Formula 3.0 Act would reinstate these tariff suspensions and make them permanent, helping to ensure that parents always have access to affordable baby formula that meets the FDA’s standards.
“Permanently waiving these tariffs on allied countries gives parents greater access to formula,” said Britt. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in bringing forward this bipartisan legislation that would ensure American families are able to provide their children with critical, life-sustaining nutrition.”
Don’t miss out! Subscribe today to have Alabama’s leading headlines delivered to your inbox.