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H.R. 6858 116th Congress House

COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2020

Official title: To enhance authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the COVID-19 emergency, to provide additional oversight of such authorities, and … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To enhance authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the COVID-19 emergency, to provide additional oversight of such authorities, and to require a strategy on securing supply chains for medical materials, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 13, 2020 Introduced by: Juan Vargas Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Blood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightCongressional tributes
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May 13, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 13, 2020
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 13, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2020

This bill expands certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 and directs the President and federal agencies to take specific actions to support the production of critical medical supplies during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, including with respect to private-sector coordination, needs assessments, and overall strategies.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 6800 The Heroes Act
  • HR 6395 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 6
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Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Sep 14, 2020
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Houlahan, Chrissy
Pennsylvania · May 14, 2020
Porter, Katie
· May 14, 2020
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Crow, Jason
Colorado · May 13, 2020
RYAN, TIM
· May 13, 2020
 D
Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · May 13, 2020
 D
Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · May 13, 2020
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Waters, Maxine
California · May 13, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6858: COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6858/
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"H.R. 6858: COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6858/.
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H.R. 6858, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6858/.
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