This bill authorizes additional funds for FY2020 and FY2021 for expenditures under the Defense Production Act of 1950 for medical ventilators, personal protection equipment, and other medical supplies to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The Department of Commerce must report every three months on such expenditures.
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To increase the amount available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the coronavirus epidemic, and for other purposes.
USA116th CongressHR-6373| House
| Updated: 3/23/2020
This bill authorizes additional funds for FY2020 and FY2021 for expenditures under the Defense Production Act of 1950 for medical ventilators, personal protection equipment, and other medical supplies to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The Department of Commerce must report every three months on such expenditures.
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementWorker safety and health