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

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)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.6390.

Bill Actions

Date Description
March 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
March 25, 2020

Introduced in the House by Tim Ryan (D-Ohio)

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