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Cotton Introduces Bill Demanding Accountability for Formula Shortage

Press Release

Date: May 12, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Minors and Children Food Processing and Sales

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation requiring President Joe Biden to submit a report to Congress within 30 days detailing the steps the administration is taking to end the infant formula shortage.

"Four months ago, the FDA closed a formula manufacturing site without taking steps to ensure infant formula supply levels would remain sufficient, leaving millions of babies without the food they need," said Cotton. "This shortage is a direct result of the Biden administration's actions, and the President needs to take start taking this seriously."


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