Biden Invokes Defense Powers , to Address Baby Formula Shortage.<br />President Joe Biden invoked the <br />Defense Production Act on May 18.<br />“Operation Fly Formula” will make use of planes owned by the Defense Department to assist in the distribution of baby formula.<br />The planes will be deployed both <br />nationally and internationally.<br />I know parents all across the country are worried about finding enough infant formula to feed their babies — , President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.<br />... as a parent and as a grandparent, I know just how stressful that is, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.<br />[I have directed my administration] to do everything possible to ensure there’s enough safe baby formula.., President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.<br />... and that it’s quickly reaching families that need it the most, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.<br />In this case, the Defense Production Act allows the president to order companies to prioritize the production and distribution of baby formula. .<br />The House of Representatives approved $28 million in emergency funds to address the shortage.<br />It also approved a bill that would ease restrictions on the types of formula that can be purchased through federal aid programs geared toward women and children.<br />I know what it means to not be able to stretch out milk for the entire month, Rep. Jahana Hayes, (CA-D), <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />With everything going on right now, the last thing a family should have to worry about is feeding their children, Rep. Jahana Hayes, (CA-D), <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />This is so basic. Everyone understands that we’re all on high alert here, and this is an incredible emergency, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, (MI-D), <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />While the emergency funds did not receive overwhelming bipartisan support, the bill to ease baby formula purchasing restrictions did.<br />The emergency funds would allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to increase its ability to oversee companies that produce baby formula.<br />Both measures are expected to pass in the Senate
