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US HR6876

US HR6876
To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that the contents of the Strategic National Stockpile remain in good working order and, as appropriate, conduct maintenance services on contents of the stockpile, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
05/14/2020
In Committee
05/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that the contents of the Strategic National Stockpile remain in good working order and, as appropriate, conduct maintenance services on contents of the stockpile, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the contents of the National Strategic Stockpile remain in working order. HHS may enter into equipment maintenance service contracts to carry out this requirement.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that the contents of the Strategic National Stockpile, which is a reserve of medical supplies and equipment for use in public health emergencies, remain in good working order. HHS may enter into contracts to provide maintenance services for the contents of the stockpile as appropriate.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/14/2020)

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