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US S3715

US S3715
SAVE Act of 2020 Securing America’s Vaccines for Emergencies Act of 2020


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Introduced
05/13/2020
In Committee
05/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure the supply of certain medical articles essential to national defense, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Securing America's Vaccines for Emergencies (SAVE) Act of 2020, amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure the supply of certain medical articles, including drugs, essential to national defense. It requires the President to develop a strategy to diversify and secure supply chains for these critical medical articles, considering potential impacts on competitiveness, scientific leadership, and innovation. The bill also authorizes the President to provide payments to eligible entities to increase the security of supply chains and supply chain activities deemed important for national defense.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 05/13/2020)

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