Rep. DelBene part of group introducing bill to boost production of baby formula
New legislation was proposed Monday morning in the District of Columbia aimed to boost domestic baby formula production in the United States.
The office of Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington state said in a press release the Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act would temporarily lift tariffs on safe imported base powder, a key component of the formula ingredients, and "get more product on shelves amid the continued shortage across the United States."
DelBene is introducing the bill with Earl Blumenauer (Oregon), Adrian Smith (Nebraska), John B. Larson (Connecticut), Dan Kildee (Michigan) and Drew Ferguson (Georgia).
The out-of-stock formula rate has eased from 86% to 61%, DelBene's press release said, but the representative called the improved figure "unacceptable."
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