Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Address Infant Formula Shortage
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On Wednesday, President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to address the infant formula shortage in the United States. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden said he has directed his team "to do everything possible to ensure there's enough safe baby formula,” right-leaning articles highlight that the nationwide shortage was caused by the closure of a Michigan production plant.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that Biden said he has directed his team "to do everything possible to ensure there's enough safe baby formula.” The Biden administration has faced growing questions and criticism for a national formula shortage.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that the White House announced that Biden would use the Defense Product Act to require suppliers to “direct needed resources to infant formula manufacturers before any other customer who may have ordered that good.” The White House also said Biden is launching “Operation Fly Formula” that will allow Defense Department commercial aircraft to pick up baby formula from overseas.
A right-leaning article by Deseret News highlights that the nationwide shortage was caused by the closure of a Michigan production plant. The shortage has affected U.S. parents since Abbott Nutrition’s Michigan plant was shuttered over concerns over bacterial contamination.