H.Con.Res. 90 · 117th Congress · House

Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should invoke the authorities provided under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to increase the production of baby formula and provide for the equitable distribution of baby formula through Federally qualified health centers.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced
May 17, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Frequently Asked

The basics

›Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Josh Gottheimer (Democratic-NJ-5).
›Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Bipartisan: 0 Democrats and 0 Republicans among the sponsor and cosponsors.
›When was it introduced?
Introduced on May 17, 2022.

Political context

›Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.

Legislative process

›What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Financial Services Committee.
›Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
›Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.

Practical actions

›How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
›How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Josh Gottheimer) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000583.

Executive Summary

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure the supply and equitable distribution of infant formula. That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.