Bill Overview
Title: To require the President to submit a report on the actions Executive agencies are taking to end the infant formula shortage.
Description: This bill requires the President to report to Congress within 30 days on the efforts of executive agencies to resolve the shortage of infant formula.
Sponsors: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Target Audience
Population: Infants and caregivers depending on infant formula
Estimated Size: 10000000
- Executive agencies in the U.S. will be tasked with addressing the actions they are taking to end the infant formula shortage.
- Parents and caregivers globally depend on infant formula for their infants' nutrition.
- Infants who depend on formula for proper growth and development will be directly impacted by the availability of formula.
- Retailers and suppliers of infant formula will be impacted by changes in supply chain efficiencies enforced by the executive actions.
Reasoning
- The target population includes parents and caregivers of infants who rely on formula, estimated to be around 10 million people in the U.S. alone.
- The policy aims to directly address the supply shortage, which has been a significant issue affecting many families over the last year.
- Since the policy does not involve direct financial payouts but focuses on logistical and reporting efforts to improve availability, its impact is more indirect and relies on effective implementation by the executive agencies.
- Given the budget constraints, the degree of impact will likely vary based on geographic location, income levels, and access to resources.
- The well-being scores will likely reflect slight improvements in regions where the formula supply is restored effectively.
Simulated Interviews
stay-at-home parent (New York, NY)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am really frustrated with the shortages. It's been tough finding formula consistently.
- This policy sounds like it might make things a bit easier, but I'll have to see actual changes in stores.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
nurse (Houston, TX)
Age: 26 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As someone working in healthcare, I see many parents struggling to find formula.
- I hope this policy can help, but I'm skeptical about quick fixes.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
software engineer (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's been stressful to balance work and finding formula.
- The policy should help if it makes what's needed available again.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
high school teacher (Chicago, IL)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel constantly worried about what will happen next with my baby's formula.
- It's about time there's accountability through a policy like this.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
dietitian (Miami, FL)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Parents are stressed over formula scarcity, and that's concerning.
- It's a step in the right direction to have more oversight.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
college student (Salt Lake City, UT)
Age: 23 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm concerned about not being able to afford or find formula easily.
- Hoping the policy leads to visible improvements soon.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
supply chain specialist (Boston, MA)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The report could push for more efficiency in our supply chains, which may have wider benefits.
- I'm not personally affected, but I see this as a positive industry change.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
nonprofit worker (Detroit, MI)
Age: 37 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This could alleviate some immediate problems for families we're trying to help.
- Action is necessary if it leads to real support on the ground.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
retail manager (Nashville, TN)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Supply continuity has been an ongoing concern for us at work.
- Policies like this will help stabilize the market and offer reassurance to shoppers.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
freelance writer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I've been really worried about feeding my twins because options have been scarce.
- If the report leads to action, that'd be a welcome change for us.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- This bill focuses strictly on reporting requirements and does not include immediate corrective actions.
- The administrative burden may be minimal if existing data infrastructures are utilized efficiently.
- The impact on the supply chain solutions and infant formula market is indirect, relying on subsequent actions guided by the report.