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Commission on America’s Medical Security Act

USA116th CongressS-3478| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2020
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (11)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Mitt Romney (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commission on America's Medical Security Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the security of the U.S. medical product supply chain (i.e., supply of drugs and devices). Among other things, the report shall assess the dependence of the United States, including the private sector, states, and federal government, on critical drugs and devices sourced or manufactured outside of the United States; and provide recommendations to address supply vulnerabilities or potential disruptions.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1743)
Mar 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6282
Introduced in House
  • March 12, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1743)


  • March 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6282
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-748: CARES Act
  • S 116-3548: CARES Act
  • HR 116-6282: Commission on America’s Medical Security Act
Chemical and biological weaponsDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingTerrorism

Commission on America’s Medical Security Act

USA116th CongressS-3478| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2020
Commission on America's Medical Security Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the security of the U.S. medical product supply chain (i.e., supply of drugs and devices). Among other things, the report shall assess the dependence of the United States, including the private sector, states, and federal government, on critical drugs and devices sourced or manufactured outside of the United States; and provide recommendations to address supply vulnerabilities or potential disruptions.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1743)
Mar 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6282
Introduced in House
  • March 12, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1743)


  • March 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6282
    Introduced in House
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (11)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Mitt Romney (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-748: CARES Act
  • S 116-3548: CARES Act
  • HR 116-6282: Commission on America’s Medical Security Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Chemical and biological weaponsDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingTerrorism