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US HR6406

US HR6406
American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act


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Introduced
03/26/2020
In Committee
03/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require personal protective equipment to be included in the strategic national stockpile, and to require the Federal Government to procure such equipment from United States sources, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance the strategic national stockpile by requiring the inclusion of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, gloves, and respirators, in sufficient quantities for a 1-year supply during a nationwide pandemic. The bill also establishes a national strategic stockpile of PPE specifically for first responders to be used during emergencies. Additionally, the bill prohibits federal agencies from procuring PPE from certain "covered foreign entities" and requires pre-disaster contracts with PPE suppliers to ensure availability during public health emergencies. Finally, the bill introduces penalties for federal contractors who fail to perform on PPE procurement contracts.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 03/27/2020)

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