To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes.
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 otherwise would apply to such articles.
Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Blumenauer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6629-6631)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8351.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6663-6664)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 363).
Roll Call #363 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 363). (text: CR H6629)
Roll Call #363 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 117-160
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3593-3594)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-160.
Became Public Law No: 117-160.