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- H.R.5147
H.R.5147: To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from procuring personal protective equipment from certain non-allied foreign nations, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 31, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 31, 2021
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- Introduced in House - Aug. 31, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from procuring any covered item from the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, or the Islamic Republic of Iran. Under the bill, covered items include sanitizing and disinfecting wipes, testing swabs, gauze, bandages, and personal protective equipment for use in preventing the spread of disease and the materials and components...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| Aug. 31, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Robert J. Wittman (R-Va.) |