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117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8973 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special 
pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 
Mr. NEHLS (for himself and Mr. WALTZ) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the 
rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor 
recipients, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Medal of Honor Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds the following: 
(1) The Medal of Honor is the highest and 
most prestigious military decoration of the United 
States. 
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(2) To earn the Medal of Honor ‘‘the deed of 
the person . . . must be so outstanding that it clear-
ly distinguishes his gallantry beyond the call of duty 
from lesser forms of bravery’’. 
(3) The actions of Medal of Honor recipients 
inspire bravery, and the willingness to give all, in 
those who serve in the Armed Forces and those who 
will serve in the future. 
(4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll ex-
emplify the best traits of members of the Armed 
Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went 
beyond the call of duty. 
(5) Pursuant to section 1562 of title 38, United 
States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall 
pay monthly to each living person whose name has 
been entered on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and 
Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll a special pension. 
(6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have 
earned a substantial and historic increase to such 
special pension in recognition of their conspicuous 
gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic ac-
tions above and beyond the call of duty. 
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SEC. 3. INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 
SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF 
HONOR RECIPIENTS. 
(a) INCREASE IN SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO 
LIVING
MEDAL
OF
HONOR
RECIPIENTS.—Section 
1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended 
by striking ‘‘$1,388.68’’ and inserting ‘‘$8,333.33’’. 
(b) AMOUNT
OF SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE
TO 
SURVIVING SPOUSES.—Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, 
United States Code, is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘special pension under this sec-
tion’’ and inserting ‘‘monthly’’; and 
(2) by striking the period and adding at the end 
the following: ‘‘a special pension under this section 
at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to 
time under subsection (e).’’. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8976 
To preempt State restrictions on dispensing mifepristone or misoprostol, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 
Mr. RYAN of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To preempt State restrictions on dispensing mifepristone or 
misoprostol, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting Reproduc-
tive Freedom Act’’. 
SEC. 2. PREEMPTION OF STATE RESTRICTIONS ON DIS-
PENSING MIFEPRISTONE AND MISOPROSTOL. 
No State may establish, implement, or enforce— 
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(1) any prohibition or restriction on shipping or 
sending mifepristone or misoprostol across State 
lines; 
(2) any requirement that mifepristone or 
misoprostol be dispensed by a health care practi-
tioner in person; or 
(3) any prohibition or restriction on prescribing 
or dispensing mifepristone or misoprostol by means 
of telehealth. 
SEC. 3. REPORT. 
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, 
shall submit a report to the Congress on ways to expand 
access to abortion medication. 
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) 
The 
term 
‘‘mifepristone’’ 
means 
mifepristone that is— 
(A) approved under subsection (c) or (j) of 
section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355); 
(B) indicated for medical abortion; and 
(C) subject to a risk evaluation and mitiga-
tion strategy under section 505–1 of the Fed-
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Sec. 607. Programs to restore domestic uranium supply services. 
Sec. 608. Definitions. 
TITLE I—PERMITTING 
SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) BYPRODUCT.—The term ‘‘byproduct’’ has 
the meaning given such term in section 7002(a) of 
the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a)). 
(2) CRITICAL
MINERAL.—The term ‘‘critical 
mineral’’ has the meaning given such term in section 
7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 
1606(a)). 
(3) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ 
has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the 
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance 
Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). 
(4) SECRETARY.—Except as otherwise provided, 
the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the In-
terior. 
(5) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means— 
(A) a State; 
(B) the District of Columbia; 
(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; 
(D) Guam; 
(E) American Samoa; 
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eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
355–1). 
(2) The term ‘‘misoprostol’’ means misoprostol 
that is— 
(A) approved under subsection (c) or (j) of 
section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355); 
(B) indicated for medical abortion; and 
(C) subject to a risk evaluation and mitiga-
tion strategy under section 505–1 of the Fed-
eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
355–1). 
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•HRES 791 IH 
(227) Jose Sanchez, United States; 
(228) Elvis Sanchez, United States; 
(229) Timo Santala, United States; 
(230) Iris Magali Santana, Dominican Repub-
lic; 
(231) Jose Siri, United States; 
(232) Imelda Solis, United States; 
(233) Daria Soriano De Batista, Dominican 
Republic; 
(234) Asencion Sosa, United States; 
(235) Franklin Soto, United States; 
(236) Balbina Soto De Rodriguez, United 
States; 
(237) Angela Suazo Perez, United States; 
(238) Lina Tabar, Dominican Republic; 
(239) Milagros Tabar, Dominican Republic; 
(240) Maria Tatis, United States; 
(241) Jose Tatis Minaya, Dominican Republic; 
(242) Guadalupe Taveras, United States; 
(243) Ivelisse Taveras, Dominican Republic; 
(244) Adaline Tejeda, United States; 
(245) Evelyn Tolentino, United States; 
(246) Po Tseng, Taiwan; 
(247) Feliciano Valera Sierra, United States; 
(248) Maximo Valerio, Dominican Republic; 
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(h) FUNDING.— 
(1) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.— 
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
this section $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. 
(2) AVAILABILITY.—Funds made available to 
carry out this section shall be available until ex-
pended. 
(3) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—Not more than 3 
percent of the amount made available for a fiscal 
year under paragraph (1) may be used by the Sec-
retary for the administrative costs of carrying out 
this section. 
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Agua Caliente Land 
Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act’’. 
SEC. 2. LANDS TO BE TAKEN INTO TRUST. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The approximately 2,560 acres of 
land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians 
generally depicted as ‘‘Lands to be Taken into Trust’’ on 
the map entitled ‘‘Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians 
Land to be Taken into Trust’’ and dated November 17, 
2021, is hereby taken into trust by the United States for 
the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. 
(b) LANDS PART OF RESERVATION.—Lands taken 
into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s res-
ervation and shall be administered in accordance with the 
laws and regulations generally applicable to property held 
in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. 
(c) GAMING PROHIBITED.—Lands taken into trust 
by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band 
of Cahuilla Indians shall not be eligible for gaming under
the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et 
seq.). 
Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 
2021. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 897 
AN ACT 
To take certain lands in California into trust for 
the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of 
Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes.
I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 897 
To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua 
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2021 
Mr. RUIZ introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit 
of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Agua Caliente Land 
Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act’’. 
SEC. 2. LANDS TO BE TAKEN INTO TRUST. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The approximately 2,560 acres of 
land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indi-
ans, numbered 16, 21, 27, and 29 and generally depicted 
as ‘‘BLM Exchange Lands (2,560 Acres)’’ on the map ti-
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tled ‘‘ACBCI/BLM LAND EXCHANGE’’ is hereby taken 
into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of 
Cahuilla Indians. 
(b) LANDS PART OF RESERVATION.—Lands taken 
into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s res-
ervation and shall be administered in accordance with the 
laws and regulations generally applicable to property held 
in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. 
(c) GAMING PROHIBITED.—Lands taken into trust 
by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band 
of Cahuilla Indians shall not be eligible for gaming under 
the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et 
seq.). 
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IB 
Union Calendar No. 138 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 897 
[Report No. 117–194] 
To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua 
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2021 
Mr. RUIZ introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources 
DECEMBER 1, 2021 
Additional sponsors: Mr. CALVERT, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. 
AGUILAR, and Mr. GALLEGO 
DECEMBER 1, 2021 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources; committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be 
printed 
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A BILL 
To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit 
of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and 
for other purposes. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Agua Caliente Land 
Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act’’. 
SEC. 2. LANDS TO BE TAKEN INTO TRUST. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The approximately 2,560 acres of 
land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indi-
ans, numbered 16, 21, 27, and 29 and generally depicted 
as ‘‘BLM Exchange Lands (2,560 Acres)’’ on the map ti-
tled ‘‘ACBCI/BLM LAND EXCHANGE’’ is hereby taken 
into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of 
Cahuilla Indians. 
(b) LANDS PART OF RESERVATION.—Lands taken 
into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s res-
ervation and shall be administered in accordance with the 
laws and regulations generally applicable to property held 
in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. 
(c) GAMING PROHIBITED.—Lands taken into trust 
by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band 
of Cahuilla Indians shall not be eligible for gaming under 
the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et 
seq.). 
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Union Calendar No. 138 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 897 
[Report No. 117–194] 
A BILL 
To take certain lands in California into trust for 
the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of 
Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes. 
DECEMBER 1, 2021 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources; 
committed to the Committee of the Whole House on 
the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8980 
To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the 
Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 
Mr. WALTZ (for himself, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. MAST, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. 
POSEY, Mr. DONALDS, Mr. DUNN, Mr. GIMENEZ, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. 
RUTHERFORD, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mrs. CAMMACK, Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN 
of Florida, and Mr. WEBSTER of Florida) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addi-
tion to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently 
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi-
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain 
areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Preserving the Gulf 
Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act’’. 
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(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking 
‘‘paragraph (3)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph 
(2)(A)’’; and 
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
‘‘paragraph (3)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph 
(2)’’; 
(7) by inserting after paragraph (3) (as so re-
designated) the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(4) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SCORE-
CARDS.—The scorecard shall include, for each Fed-
eral agency and Governmentwide, the following in-
formation with respect to prime contracts: 
‘‘(A) The number (expressed as a percent-
age) and total dollar amount of awards made to 
small business concerns owned and controlled 
by women through sole source contracts and 
competitions restricted to small business con-
cerns owned and controlled by women under 
section 8(m). 
‘‘(B) The number (expressed as a percent-
age) and total dollar amount of awards made to 
small business concerns owned and controlled 
by qualified HUBZone small business concerns 
through sole source contracts and competitions 
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SEC. 2. MORATORIUM ON ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN CER-
TAIN AREAS OF GULF OF MEXICO. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) MILITARY MISSION LINE.—The term ‘‘Mili-
tary Mission Line’’ has the meaning given the term 
in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security 
Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109– 
432). 
(2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(b) MORATORIUM.—Effective during the period be-
ginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 
on June 30, 2032, the Secretary shall not offer for leasing, 
preleasing, or any related activity for energy development 
of any kind— 
(1) any area east of the Military Mission Line 
in the Gulf of Mexico; or 
(2) any area of the outer Continental Shelf de-
scribed in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of para-
graph (2) of subsection (d), if oil, gas, wind, or any 
other form of energy exploration, leasing, or develop-
ment in that area has been identified in a report 
under that subsection as having any adverse effect 
on the national security of the United States or the 
military readiness or testing capabilities of the De-
partment of Defense. 
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(c) 
ENVIRONMENTAL
EXCEPTIONS.—Notwith-
standing subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in 
areas described in that subsection for environmental con-
servation purposes, including the purposes of shore protec-
tion, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restora-
tion, and habitat protection. 
(d) REPORTS.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, and not 
later than June 30, 2031, the Secretary of Defense 
shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations 
and Armed Services of the Senate and the Commit-
tees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the 
House of Representatives a report that describes the 
impact of oil, gas, wind, and any other form of en-
ergy exploration, leasing, or development in areas of 
the outer Continental Shelf described in paragraph 
(2) on the national security of the United States and 
the military readiness and testing capabilities of the 
Department of Defense. 
(2) AREAS DESCRIBED.—The areas of the outer 
Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are 
the following: 
(A) Any area west of the Military Mission 
Line in the Gulf of Mexico. 
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(B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. 
(C) The Straits of Florida Planning Area. 
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SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FROM EARLY WITHDRAWAL PENALTY 
FOR CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERN-
MENT CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Clause (i) of section 72(t)(10)(B) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘or emergency medical services’’ and inserting ‘‘emer-
gency medical services, or services as a corrections officer 
or as a forensic security employee providing for the care, 
custody, and control of forensic patients’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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Calendar No. 390 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8 
AN ACT 
To require a background check for every firearm 
sale. 
MAY 25, 2022 
Read the second time and placed on the calendar 
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SEC. 2. INCREASE TO MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN 
BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES. 
(a) GENERAL BONUS AUTHORITY FOR ENLISTED 
MEMBERS.—Section 331(c)(1) of title 37, United States 
Code, is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘$50,000’’ 
and inserting ‘‘$75,000’’; and 
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘$30,000’’ 
and inserting ‘‘$50,000’’. 
(b) SPECIAL BONUS AND INCENTIVE PAY AUTHORI-
TIES FOR NUCLEAR OFFICERS.—Section 333(d)(1)(A) of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking 
‘‘$50,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$75,000’’. 
(c) SPECIAL AVIATION INCENTIVE PAY AND BONUS 
AUTHORITIES FOR OFFICERS.—Section 334(c)(1) of title 
37, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘$1,000’’ 
and inserting ‘‘$1,500’’; and 
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘$35,000’’ 
and inserting ‘‘$50,000’’. 
(d) SKILL
INCENTIVE
PAY
OR
PROFICIENCY 
BONUS.—Section 353(c)(1)(A) of title 37, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ‘‘$1,000’’ and inserting 
‘‘$1,750’’. 
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H. R. 8982 
One Hundred Seventeenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-two 
An Act 
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend tempo-
rarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula base powder used in 
the manufacturing of infant formula in the United States, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bulk Infant Formula to Retail 
Shelves Act’’. 
SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS FOR INFANT FORMULA BASE 
POWDER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (in the section referred 
to as the ‘‘HTS’’) is amended by inserting the following new sub-
heading in numerical sequence: 
‘‘ 
Infant formula base powder to be 
used in manufacturing infant for-
mula in the United States, ex-
ported on or before November 14, 
2022, by a party that has been de-
termined by the Food and Drug 
Administration to be authorized to 
lawfully market infant formula in 
the United States or has received 
a letter of enforcement discretion 
from the Food and Drug Adminis-
tration relating to the marketing 
of its infant formula in the United 
States: 
9903.19.23 
Provided 
for 
in 
subheading 
1901.90.62 ....................................
Free 
No change 
No change 
’’. 
(b) DEFINITION AND APPLICABILITY.—The U.S. Notes to sub-
chapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS are amended by adding 
at the end following: 
‘‘21.(a) For purposes of subheading 9903.19.23, the term 
‘infant formula base powder’ means a dry mixture of protein, 
fat, and carbohydrates that requires only the addition of 
vitamins and minerals in order to meet the definition of the 
term ‘infant formula’ in section 201(z) of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(z)). 
‘‘(b) The necessary proof that an import is a qualifying 
infant formula base powder under subheading 9903.19.23 shall 
be established by a written notice from the Food and Drug