Strategic National Stockpile Enhancement and Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish, and award grants to states for the implementation of, the National Emergency Biodefense Network. HHS must coordinate with the Strategic National Stockpile and the National Biodefense Science Board in this effort. The network consists of state entities responsible for tracking and maintaining adequate supplies of drugs, medical devices, and other items necessary for the emergency health security of the United States. The network must be developed and implemented using a private blockchain (i.e., a distributed ledger technology).
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reserves
Strategic National Stockpile Enhancement and Transparency Act
USA116th CongressHR-6607| House
| Updated: 4/23/2020
Strategic National Stockpile Enhancement and Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish, and award grants to states for the implementation of, the National Emergency Biodefense Network. HHS must coordinate with the Strategic National Stockpile and the National Biodefense Science Board in this effort. The network consists of state entities responsible for tracking and maintaining adequate supplies of drugs, medical devices, and other items necessary for the emergency health security of the United States. The network must be developed and implemented using a private blockchain (i.e., a distributed ledger technology).
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reserves