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H.R.6390: Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 25, 2020
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
123 (121 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 25, 2020
Bill Summary
Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 This bill directs the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to the production of ventilators, N-95 respirator masks, and specified personal protective equipment to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 25, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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March 25, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) |