House Democrats Propose $28 Million To Address Baby Formula Shortage

The video discusses the baby formula shortage and legislative efforts to address it. Washington is focusing on providing relief to parents through two bills. The first bill allocates $28 million to the FDA for oversight and prevention of future shortages. The second bill involves the WIC program, waiving certain rules to allow easier access to formula during crises. The video also covers the expected voting process for these bills in the House.

What is the primary focus of the legislative efforts discussed in the introduction?

• Reducing national debt

• Increasing funding for public schools

• Improving healthcare for seniors

• Addressing the baby formula shortage

How much funding is proposed for the FDA in the first bill?

• $10 million

• $28 million

• $50 million

• $100 million

What is one of the goals of the FDA funding bill?

• To increase the production of baby formula

• To prevent fraudulent products from entering the market

• To reduce taxes on baby products

• To provide free formula to all families

What program is the second bill associated with?

• Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)

• Social Security

• Food Stamps

• Medicare

What is the purpose of waiving certain rules in the WIC program bill?

• To provide a wider variety of formula options during crises

• To reduce paperwork for applicants

• To allow more families to qualify for benefits

• To increase funding for the program