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PPE Innovation Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4767| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PPE Innovation Act of 2020 This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to carry out and expand programs for research and development of personal protective equipment, particularly with respect to equipment used by health care personnel. Generally, the bill requires the CDC to continue the activities of the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. This laboratory operates within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and conducts scientific research, develops guidance, and disseminates information concerning workplace health hazards. The bill also specifically directs the CDC, in consultation with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Food and Drug Administration, to establish a program in the laboratory to research personal protective equipment used in health care settings. In carrying out this program, the CDC must consult with health care personnel to inform research, conduct pilot tests of new equipment, and coordinate with manufacturers concerning the production of, and supply chain for, such equipment. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to periodically conduct public workshops focused on research, development, and other issues concerning personal protective equipment.
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Timeline
Sep 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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PPE Innovation Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4767| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
PPE Innovation Act of 2020 This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to carry out and expand programs for research and development of personal protective equipment, particularly with respect to equipment used by health care personnel. Generally, the bill requires the CDC to continue the activities of the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. This laboratory operates within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and conducts scientific research, develops guidance, and disseminates information concerning workplace health hazards. The bill also specifically directs the CDC, in consultation with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Food and Drug Administration, to establish a program in the laboratory to research personal protective equipment used in health care settings. In carrying out this program, the CDC must consult with health care personnel to inform research, conduct pilot tests of new equipment, and coordinate with manufacturers concerning the production of, and supply chain for, such equipment. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to periodically conduct public workshops focused on research, development, and other issues concerning personal protective equipment.
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Timeline
Sep 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesManufacturingPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentWorker safety and health