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Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-349| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2021
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (11)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase the supply of vaccines and medical products that prevent or control COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). To increase supplies, HHS must, as appropriate, award grants and enter other transactions to expand relevant research, procurement, and production activities. HHS must report to Congress on these actions. The report must assess and detail plans to enhance the supply chain and manufacturing capacity for the vaccines and products. It must also include plans to support domestic and international vaccination programs.
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Timeline
Jan 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 5, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H393)
  • January 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 5, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H393)

Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development

Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-349| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2021
Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase the supply of vaccines and medical products that prevent or control COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). To increase supplies, HHS must, as appropriate, award grants and enter other transactions to expand relevant research, procurement, and production activities. HHS must report to Congress on these actions. The report must assess and detail plans to enhance the supply chain and manufacturing capacity for the vaccines and products. It must also include plans to support domestic and international vaccination programs.
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Timeline
Jan 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 5, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H393)
  • January 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 5, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H393)
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (11)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development