NEW YORK — The first batch of imported baby formula under 'Operation Fly Formula' arrived in the United States on Sunday as the Biden administration tries to alleviate the nationwide baby formula shortage.
NEW YORK — The first batch of imported baby formula under “Operation Fly Formula” arrived in the United States on Sunday as the Biden administration tries to alleviate the nationwide baby formula shortage.
"Typically, the process to transport this product from Europe to U.S. would take two weeks. Thanks to Operation Fly Formula, we cut that down to approximately three days," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. Biden also signed legislation aimed at improving access to baby formula for low-income families last week.
Typically, each state relies on a contract with a single manufacturer to supply products for WIC participants. But a recall from Abbott, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers, highlighted flaws within the federal nutrition program. Now, the United States Department of Agriculture will have authority to amend WIC program rules during a shortage, recall or other emergencies and allow families to buy whatever products are available in the store.
The Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 had overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, passing the House in a 414-to-9 vote and the Senate via unanimous consent."It’s rare that we have unanimity in the Senate on important measures, and I wish we had more, but this is one of these important issues and I’m glad we’re acting with one voice," said Schumer, calling the shortage"stuff of nightmares" for parents.
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