Securing Healthcare and Response Equipment Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-4210| Senate
| Updated: 12/14/2020
Ron Johnson
Republican Senator
Wisconsin
Cosponsors (1)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Securing Healthcare and Response Equipment Act of 2020 or the SHARE Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to transfer personal protective equipment or medically necessary equipment to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during a declared public health emergency. These transfers must be made at the request of HHS and on a reimbursable basis. It also allows HHS to (1) sell certain items from the Strategic National Stockpile to government agencies and nonprofits, and (2) maintain a stockpile of personal protective equipment for use by first responder agencies.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-321.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
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Congressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesPublic contracts and procurementWorker safety and health
Securing Healthcare and Response Equipment Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-4210| Senate
| Updated: 12/14/2020
Securing Healthcare and Response Equipment Act of 2020 or the SHARE Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to transfer personal protective equipment or medically necessary equipment to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during a declared public health emergency. These transfers must be made at the request of HHS and on a reimbursable basis. It also allows HHS to (1) sell certain items from the Strategic National Stockpile to government agencies and nonprofits, and (2) maintain a stockpile of personal protective equipment for use by first responder agencies.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-321.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
Ron Johnson
Republican Senator
Wisconsin
Cosponsors (1)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Health
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- Passed Chamber
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Congressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesPublic contracts and procurementWorker safety and health