Make PPE in America Act
USA117th CongressS-1306| Senate
| Updated: 12/19/2022
Rob Portman
Republican Senator
Ohio
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Make PPE in America Act This bill requires certain federal procurement contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be long-term (at least two years in duration) and for domestically manufactured PPE, with certain exceptions such as for nonavailability. The bill also addresses related issues, such as authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to transfer excess PPE or medically necessary equipment to the Department of Health and Human Services during public health emergencies.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-2720Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-269.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
Government Operations and Politics
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
USA117th CongressS-1306| Senate
| Updated: 12/19/2022
Make PPE in America Act This bill requires certain federal procurement contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be long-term (at least two years in duration) and for domestically manufactured PPE, with certain exceptions such as for nonavailability. The bill also addresses related issues, such as authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to transfer excess PPE or medically necessary equipment to the Department of Health and Human Services during public health emergencies.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-2720Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-269.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
Rob Portman
Republican Senator
Ohio
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Government Operations and Politics
Related Bills
- 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