HR 6858
116th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Blood and blood diseases
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
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Department of Homeland Security
Disability and paralysis
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Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
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Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
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COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2020
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
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.
Committees of jurisdiction
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