WASHINGTON—House Democrats plan to fast-track a vote on relaxing regulations regarding baby formula in an effort to boost availability, as Capitol Hill moved more urgently to address recent shortages.

“It is unconscionable and tragic that, right now, families cannot find safe, affordable baby formula,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) said in a letter to colleagues announcing a vote next week. “Right now the babies are crying and the babies are hungry—so we must take urgent action.”

This post first appeared on wsj.com

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Covid-19 Propelled Businesses Into the Future. Ready or Not.

By Greg Ip Close Greg Ip Dec. 26, 2020 12:00 am ET…

A draft Supreme Court opinion indicates Roe v. Wade will be overturned, Politico reports in extraordinary leak

In what would amount to an unprecedented leak in modern times, Politico…

Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the U.S.

State television in Niger has broadcast footage of Russian military trainers arriving…

Japanese prime minister orders investigation of Unification Church

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ordered an investigation Monday into…