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US HR4458

US HR4458
Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act


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Introduced
07/03/2023
In Committee
07/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for clarity with respect to the duration of contracts for procurement of supplies for the Strategic National Stockpile, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to provide clarity on the duration of contracts for the procurement of supplies for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Specifically, it limits the initial contract period to no more than 5 years, except that the Secretary may award the initial contract for up to 10 years if the performance complexities justify a longer duration. The contracts can be renewed for additional periods, none of which shall exceed 5 years. The bill also requires the Secretary to notify the relevant congressional committees and the vendor when modifying, renewing, extending, or terminating such a contract.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/07/2023)

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