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Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7574| House 
| Updated: 9/22/2020
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (20)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2020 This bill makes changes to the administration and management of the Strategic National Stockpile. Among these changes, the bill authorizes through September 30, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to transfer supplies from the stockpile to any federal departments or agencies under certain conditions. HHS must also ensure the contents of the stockpile remain in working order and may enter into maintenance service contracts to carry out this requirement. Furthermore, as part of its management of the stockpile, HHS must establish and maintain domestic reserves of certain supplies, including by entering into cooperative agreements or partnerships to access facilities and equipment to produce these supplies. The authority for such agreements and partnerships terminates on September 30, 2023. Additionally, the bill temporarily authorizes HHS to award grants to states for maintaining stockpiles of certain equipment and supplies for use during public health emergencies. HHS must also develop transparent processes for the use and distribution of supplies from the stockpile that address, for example, the prioritization of requests. Additionally, during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response must report monthly on requests for supplies from states, tribes, and other jurisdictions. These reports must include the rationale for any partially fulfilled or denied requests. Lastly, the Government Accountability Office must study the feasibility of establishing user fees to offset costs for procuring single-source materials for, and distributing such materials from, the stockpile.

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Timeline
Jul 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 15, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.
Sep 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-518.
Sep 21, 2020
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4618-4620)
Sep 21, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
Sep 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4618-4620)
Sep 21, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 22, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 13, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 15, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.


  • September 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-518.


  • September 21, 2020
    Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 21, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4618-4620)


  • September 21, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.


  • September 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 21, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4618-4620)


  • September 21, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 22, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6517: Stockpile Inventory Modernization Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6876: To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that the contents of the Strategic National Stockpile remain in good working order and, as appropriate, conduct maintenance services on contents of the stockpile, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-6878: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement improved, transparent processes for the use and distribution of supplies in the Strategic National Stockpile, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-6877: To direct the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to issue a report to Congress regarding all State, local, Tribal, and territorial requests for supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile related to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
  • HR 116-6531: Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6875: To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to investigate the feasibility of establishing user fees to offset certain Federal costs attributable to the procurement of single-source materials for the Strategic National Stockpile, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-3827: Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7507: State Stockpile Readiness Act of 2020
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal-Indian relationsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesUser charges and feesWorker safety and health

Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7574| House 
| Updated: 9/22/2020
Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2020 This bill makes changes to the administration and management of the Strategic National Stockpile. Among these changes, the bill authorizes through September 30, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to transfer supplies from the stockpile to any federal departments or agencies under certain conditions. HHS must also ensure the contents of the stockpile remain in working order and may enter into maintenance service contracts to carry out this requirement. Furthermore, as part of its management of the stockpile, HHS must establish and maintain domestic reserves of certain supplies, including by entering into cooperative agreements or partnerships to access facilities and equipment to produce these supplies. The authority for such agreements and partnerships terminates on September 30, 2023. Additionally, the bill temporarily authorizes HHS to award grants to states for maintaining stockpiles of certain equipment and supplies for use during public health emergencies. HHS must also develop transparent processes for the use and distribution of supplies from the stockpile that address, for example, the prioritization of requests. Additionally, during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response must report monthly on requests for supplies from states, tribes, and other jurisdictions. These reports must include the rationale for any partially fulfilled or denied requests. Lastly, the Government Accountability Office must study the feasibility of establishing user fees to offset costs for procuring single-source materials for, and distributing such materials from, the stockpile.

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Timeline
Jul 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 15, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.
Sep 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-518.
Sep 21, 2020
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4618-4620)
Sep 21, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
Sep 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4618-4620)
Sep 21, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 22, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 13, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 15, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.


  • September 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-518.


  • September 21, 2020
    Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 21, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4618-4620)


  • September 21, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.


  • September 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 21, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4618-4620)


  • September 21, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 22, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (20)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6517: Stockpile Inventory Modernization Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6876: To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that the contents of the Strategic National Stockpile remain in good working order and, as appropriate, conduct maintenance services on contents of the stockpile, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-6878: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement improved, transparent processes for the use and distribution of supplies in the Strategic National Stockpile, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-6877: To direct the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to issue a report to Congress regarding all State, local, Tribal, and territorial requests for supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile related to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
  • HR 116-6531: Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6875: To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to investigate the feasibility of establishing user fees to offset certain Federal costs attributable to the procurement of single-source materials for the Strategic National Stockpile, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-3827: Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7507: State Stockpile Readiness Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal-Indian relationsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesUser charges and feesWorker safety and health