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Make PPE in America Act

USA116th CongressS-4578| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Make PPE in America Act This bill requires procurement contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be long-term and for domestically manufactured PPE. Specifically, contracts entered into by the Departments of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Defense, Education, or Veterans Affairs for the procurement of PPE must be for a duration of at least three years, including a base period and all option periods, to incentivize investment in the production of PPE, and materials and components of PPE, in the United States. The bill provides exceptions (1) where a nonavailability determination has been made, (2) where a sufficient quantity of a satisfactory quality cannot be procured as and when needed at U.S. market prices, and (3) where the department certifies every 120 days that it is necessary to procure PPE under alternate procedures to respond to the immediate needs of a public health emergency. Such departments may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile any excess PPE acquired under a contract.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8324
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5057)
  • September 15, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • October 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8324
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5057)

Government Operations and Politics

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  • HR 116-8324: Make PPE in America Act
Buy American requirementsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingPublic contracts and procurementStrategic materials and reservesWorker safety and health

Make PPE in America Act

USA116th CongressS-4578| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Make PPE in America Act This bill requires procurement contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be long-term and for domestically manufactured PPE. Specifically, contracts entered into by the Departments of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Defense, Education, or Veterans Affairs for the procurement of PPE must be for a duration of at least three years, including a base period and all option periods, to incentivize investment in the production of PPE, and materials and components of PPE, in the United States. The bill provides exceptions (1) where a nonavailability determination has been made, (2) where a sufficient quantity of a satisfactory quality cannot be procured as and when needed at U.S. market prices, and (3) where the department certifies every 120 days that it is necessary to procure PPE under alternate procedures to respond to the immediate needs of a public health emergency. Such departments may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile any excess PPE acquired under a contract.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8324
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5057)
  • September 15, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • October 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8324
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5057)
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8324: Make PPE in America Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Buy American requirementsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingPublic contracts and procurementStrategic materials and reservesWorker safety and health