H.R. 8351 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Formula Act
H.R. 8351 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jul 13, 2022, sponsored by Earl Blumenauer with 28 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 13, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 117-160
What it does
Formula Act This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 2022
- Passed the HouseJul 15, 2022
- Passed the SenateJul 21, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentJul 21, 2022
- Became lawJul 21, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-160. (Jul 21, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 15, 2022 · Passed421–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Formula ActHouse · Jul 15, 2022
More bills from Earl Blumenauer in the 117th Congress
Other Foreign Trade and International Finance bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 6968: Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
- H.R. 7108: Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
- H.R. 8982: Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act
- S. 1489: USTR Inspector General Act of 2021
- H.R. 3498: DATA Act
- H.R. 3811: TRIPP Act
- H.R. 4476: DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021
- H.R. 6940: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
- H.R. 7437: No Timber From Tyrants Act
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