Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4746

Baby Food Tax Relief Act

Baby Supplies: Removing Import Taxes on Formula and Gear

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The Baby Food Tax Relief Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it moves through these initial committee assignments.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill is led by the minority party and aims to limit the power of the executive branch, which usually faces a difficult path to becoming law.

Key Points

This bill stops the government from using emergency powers to put extra taxes on imported baby supplies. It covers essential items like baby formula, bottles, breast pumps, and highchairs.
If this bill becomes law, any current emergency taxes on these specific baby products would have to end immediately. It also prevents the government from using other similar powers to get around these rules and tax these items anyway.
The goal is to keep the cost of raising a baby lower for families. By making sure these items stay tax-free when they come from other countries, the bill tries to prevent price spikes on things parents need every day.

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Milestones

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Jul 23, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 23, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Baby Food Tax Relief Act

Bill NumberHR 4746

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.