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Introduced
07/09/2020
07/09/2020
In Committee
07/09/2020
07/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States to expand or maintain a strategic stockpile of products deemed to be essential in the event of a public health emergency, and for other purposes. This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award matching grants to states for expanding or maintaining stockpiles of commercially available medical equipment and supplies for use during public health emergencies.
AI Summary
This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award matching grants to states for expanding or maintaining stockpiles of commercially available medical equipment and supplies, such as drugs, medical equipment, and personal protective equipment, for use during public health emergencies. The Secretary of HHS is required to develop and publish a list of eligible products for inclusion in state strategic stockpiles, and must consult with states and relevant stakeholders in doing so. The bill also provides for technical assistance from HHS to states in establishing, expanding, and maintaining these stockpiles, and authorizes $3.5 billion in funding for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2023, with the authority terminating at the end of fiscal year 2023.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 07/09/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7507/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7507/BILLS-116hr7507ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7507/BILLS-116hr7507ih.pdf.pdf |
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