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Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3635| House 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (16)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021 This bill makes changes to the administration and management of the Strategic National Stockpile. Among these changes, the bill authorizes through September 30, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to transfer supplies from the stockpile to any federal departments or agencies under certain conditions. HHS must also ensure the contents of the stockpile remain in working order and may enter into maintenance service contracts to carry out this requirement. Furthermore, as part of its management of the stockpile, HHS must establish and maintain domestic reserves of certain supplies, including by entering into cooperative agreements or partnerships to access facilities and equipment to produce these supplies. The authority for such agreements and partnerships terminates on September 30, 2024. Additionally, the bill temporarily authorizes HHS to award grants to states for maintaining stockpiles of certain equipment and supplies for use during public health emergencies. HHS must also develop transparent processes for the use and distribution of supplies from the stockpile that address, for example, the prioritization of requests. Additionally, during the COVID-19 emergency, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response must report monthly on requests for supplies from states, tribes, and other jurisdictions. These reports must include the rationale for any partially fulfilled or denied requests. Lastly, the Government Accountability Office must study the feasibility of establishing user fees to offset costs for procuring single-source materials for, and distributing such materials from, the stockpile.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7574
Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2020
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1974
Introduced in Senate
Oct 19, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5651-5654)
Oct 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3635.
Oct 19, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 20, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701)
Oct 20, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 22 (Roll no. 322). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5651-5653)
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Oct 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 21, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7574
    Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2020


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 31, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1974
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 19, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • October 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5651-5654)


  • October 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3635.


  • October 19, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • October 20, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701)


  • October 20, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 22 (Roll no. 322). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5651-5653)
    View Vote


  • October 20, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 21, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1974: Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal-Indian relationsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesUser charges and feesWorker safety and health

Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3635| House 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021 This bill makes changes to the administration and management of the Strategic National Stockpile. Among these changes, the bill authorizes through September 30, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to transfer supplies from the stockpile to any federal departments or agencies under certain conditions. HHS must also ensure the contents of the stockpile remain in working order and may enter into maintenance service contracts to carry out this requirement. Furthermore, as part of its management of the stockpile, HHS must establish and maintain domestic reserves of certain supplies, including by entering into cooperative agreements or partnerships to access facilities and equipment to produce these supplies. The authority for such agreements and partnerships terminates on September 30, 2024. Additionally, the bill temporarily authorizes HHS to award grants to states for maintaining stockpiles of certain equipment and supplies for use during public health emergencies. HHS must also develop transparent processes for the use and distribution of supplies from the stockpile that address, for example, the prioritization of requests. Additionally, during the COVID-19 emergency, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response must report monthly on requests for supplies from states, tribes, and other jurisdictions. These reports must include the rationale for any partially fulfilled or denied requests. Lastly, the Government Accountability Office must study the feasibility of establishing user fees to offset costs for procuring single-source materials for, and distributing such materials from, the stockpile.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7574
Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2020
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1974
Introduced in Senate
Oct 19, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5651-5654)
Oct 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3635.
Oct 19, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 20, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701)
Oct 20, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 22 (Roll no. 322). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5651-5653)
View Vote
Oct 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 21, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7574
    Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2020


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 31, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1974
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 19, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • October 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5651-5654)


  • October 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3635.


  • October 19, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • October 20, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701)


  • October 20, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 22 (Roll no. 322). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5651-5653)
    View Vote


  • October 20, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 21, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (16)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1974: Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal-Indian relationsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesUser charges and feesWorker safety and health