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Introduced
03/13/2020
03/13/2020
In Committee
03/13/2020
03/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To establish a commission to assess, evaluate, and address the dependence of the United States on medications, devices, and medical equipment from foreign countries. This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the security of the U.S. medical product supply chain (i.e., supply of drugs and devices). Among other things, the report shall assess the dependence of the United States, including the private sector, states, and federal government, on critical drugs and devices sourced or manufactured outside of the United States; and provide recommendations to address supply vulnerabilities or potential disruptions.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Commission on America's Medical Security to assess, evaluate, and address the United States' dependence on medications, devices, and medical equipment from foreign countries. The Department of Health and Human Services is required to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the security of the U.S. medical product supply chain. The report shall assess the U.S. government, private sector, and states' dependence on critical drugs and devices sourced or manufactured outside the U.S., and provide recommendations to address supply vulnerabilities or potential disruptions, which may include strategies to promote supply chain redundancy, encourage domestic manufacturing, improve supply chain information, and enhance planning for public health emergencies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 03/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6282/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6282/BILLS-116hr6282ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6282/BILLS-116hr6282ih.pdf.pdf |
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