Biden Invokes Defense Production Act To Boost Baby Formula Production
Published Date: 5/18/2022
Source: NBC News
President Biden will use the Defense Production Act, a move usually reserved for times of war, to direct private companies to produce more baby formula. The shortage has become so severe that it’s leading to hospitalizations. NBC News’ Kate Snow hears the story of eleven-week-old Clo, who was born with allergies to dairy and soy. Her parents could not find the special formula she needed. The House is voting on a bill that would allow extra purchasing flexibility for families that receive government support through WIC. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: https://smart.link/5d0cd9df61b80 Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC Follow NBC News on Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/FollowNBC #Biden #BabyFormula #SupplyChains Biden Invokes Defense Production Act To Boost Baby Formula Production