he invoked the federal production act. that will compel suppliers and manufacturers to boost production and ingredient suppliers will have to deliver to formula companies first before any other customer. president biden is also directing military aircraft and commercial airlines to import formula from abroad, something the fda has long stood in the way of. currently the fda bans most foreign infant formula, not because of health concerns about labelling issues. in the face of this crisis, the agency promises to hurry up their review process to expedite imports. on capitol hill lawmakers voted with overwhelming support 12-9 to pass a bill that would widen access to baby formula for families using the nutrition program for women, infants and children known as wic. almost half of the babies born in the united states qualify for wic. when the shortage hit, many of the alternative brands or specialty formulas were not covered by wit benefits. now more family will be able to get he