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S. 4252 117th Congress Senate

Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022

Official title: A bill to terminate duties and other restrictions on the importation of infant formula, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 18, 2022 Introduced by: Rand Paul Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 18, 2022
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 Latest action May 18, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022

This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula.

The bill prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection from seizing or enforcing restrictions on the importation of infant formula from specified countries (e.g., Canada and the United Kingdom) if the formula meets the legal requirements for sale in that country.

The bill also deems formula imported under the bill's provisions to be in compliance with section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which contains requirements related to infant formula manufacturing practices and nutrients.

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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jun 6, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4252: Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4252/
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"S. 4252: Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4252/.
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S. 4252, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4252/.
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