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Introduced
05/13/2020
05/13/2020
In Committee
05/13/2020
05/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To enhance authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the COVID19 emergency, to provide additional oversight of such authorities, and to require a strategy on securing supply chains for medical materials, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2020, aims to enhance the authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. It provides additional oversight of such authorities and requires a strategy on securing supply chains for medical materials. The bill designates certain medical supplies and equipment as "scarce and critical materials essential to the national defense" during the COVID-19 emergency period, which gives the President expanded powers to prioritize and allocate these materials. It also requires increased engagement with the private sector, enhanced supply chain production, and detailed reporting and oversight on the exercise of these authorities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Juan Vargas (D)*,
Jason Crow (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 05/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6858/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6858/BILLS-116hr6858ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6858/BILLS-116hr6858ih.pdf.pdf |
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