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S.1693: Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 19, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2021
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- Introduced in Senate - May 19, 2021
Bill Summary
Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take specified actions, as part of its management of the Strategic National Stockpile, to establish and maintain domestic reserves of critical medical supplies. Specifically, HHS must (1) create incentives for domestic manufacturers of medical supplies to increase emergency stocks and diversify geographic production; (2) purchase,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 19, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 19, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) |