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H.R.1720: COVID–19 Medical Production Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2021
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 9, 2021
Bill Summary
COVID-19 Medical Production Act This bill provides additional funding for FY2021 to acquire medical supplies, vaccines, and other equipment to combat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) using authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. That act confers on the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry to provide essential materials and goods for the national defense. This funding is available through...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 9, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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| March 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) |