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Introduced
04/23/2020
04/23/2020
In Committee
04/23/2020
04/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish, in coordination with the Director of the strategic national stockpile, the National Emergency Biodefense Network, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish, and award grants to states for the implementation of, the National Emergency Biodefense Network. HHS must coordinate with the Strategic National Stockpile and the National Biodefense Science Board in this effort. The network consists of state entities responsible for tracking and maintaining adequate supplies of drugs, medical devices, and other items necessary for the emergency health security of the United States. The network must be developed and implemented using a private blockchain (i.e., a distributed ledger technology).
AI Summary
This bill, the Strategic National Stockpile Enhancement and Transparency Act, requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Emergency Biodefense Network. This network will consist of state entities responsible for tracking and maintaining adequate supplies of drugs, medical devices, and other items necessary for the emergency health security of the United States. The network must be developed and implemented using a private blockchain, a distributed ledger technology. The bill also authorizes $25 million in funding for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022 to establish and implement the network.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Stephen Lynch (D)*,
Jahana Hayes (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Michael San Nicolas (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 04/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6607/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6607/BILLS-116hr6607ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6607/BILLS-116hr6607ih.pdf.pdf |
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