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Masks for All Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4339| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2020
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (15)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Masks for All Act of 2020 This bill provides funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide for the manufacture and distribution of high-quality face masks for every individual in the United States during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, the bill directs FEMA to, among other things establish a program to provide three high-quality, reusable face masks to every individual in the United States, including individuals experiencing homelessness and individuals living in group quarters, at no cost, accompanied by specified educational materials; designate face mask pickup sites in each community and provide face masks to each site, allocated according to population, to be distributed to the general public at no cost; consider new designs to create the most comfortable, well-fitting, reusable, and two-way face masks that have adjustable sizing, and if significant improvements in face mask technology are made available, to ensure that such face masks are included in the strategic national stockpile; provide surgical masks and N-95 respirator masks to all individuals working in health care settings in the United States that are experiencing a shortage of such masks, at no cost; and submit to Congress a strategic plan that includes monthly, measurable targets to eliminate shortages and increase domestic production of high-quality masks. The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct monitoring and oversight of the receipt, disbursement, and use of funds made available under this bill.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7836
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7836
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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Masks for All Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4339| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2020
Masks for All Act of 2020 This bill provides funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide for the manufacture and distribution of high-quality face masks for every individual in the United States during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, the bill directs FEMA to, among other things establish a program to provide three high-quality, reusable face masks to every individual in the United States, including individuals experiencing homelessness and individuals living in group quarters, at no cost, accompanied by specified educational materials; designate face mask pickup sites in each community and provide face masks to each site, allocated according to population, to be distributed to the general public at no cost; consider new designs to create the most comfortable, well-fitting, reusable, and two-way face masks that have adjustable sizing, and if significant improvements in face mask technology are made available, to ensure that such face masks are included in the strategic national stockpile; provide surgical masks and N-95 respirator masks to all individuals working in health care settings in the United States that are experiencing a shortage of such masks, at no cost; and submit to Congress a strategic plan that includes monthly, measurable targets to eliminate shortages and increase domestic production of high-quality masks. The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct monitoring and oversight of the receipt, disbursement, and use of funds made available under this bill.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7836
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7836
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (15)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7836: Masks for All Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsBuy American requirementsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Foreign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterInfectious and parasitic diseasesMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPostal servicePublic contracts and procurementWorker safety and health