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Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1693| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take specified actions, as part of its management of the Strategic National Stockpile, to establish and maintain domestic reserves of critical medical supplies. Specifically, HHS must (1) create incentives for domestic manufacturers of medical supplies to increase emergency stocks and diversify geographic production; (2) purchase, lease, or enter into joint ventures with respect to facilities and equipment to produce medical supplies; and (3) work with distributors to refresh and replenish medical supplies. HHS must also submit a report to Congress concerning the details of any purchase, lease, or joint venture. The department's authority under the bill to make purchases, leases, or joint ventures for medical supplies terminates on September 30, 2024.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3827
Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020
May 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3463
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3827
    Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020


  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3463
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1974: Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3463: Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2021
Congressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationManufacturingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementStrategic materials and reserves

Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1693| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take specified actions, as part of its management of the Strategic National Stockpile, to establish and maintain domestic reserves of critical medical supplies. Specifically, HHS must (1) create incentives for domestic manufacturers of medical supplies to increase emergency stocks and diversify geographic production; (2) purchase, lease, or enter into joint ventures with respect to facilities and equipment to produce medical supplies; and (3) work with distributors to refresh and replenish medical supplies. HHS must also submit a report to Congress concerning the details of any purchase, lease, or joint venture. The department's authority under the bill to make purchases, leases, or joint ventures for medical supplies terminates on September 30, 2024.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3827
Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020
May 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3463
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3827
    Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020


  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3463
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1974: Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3463: Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationManufacturingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementStrategic materials and reserves