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S. Res. 547 116th Congress Senate

A resolution encouraging the President to use authorities provided by the Defense Production Act of 1950 to scale up the national response to the coronavirus crisis.

Introduced: March 18, 2020 Introduced by: Edward J. Markey Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1807)
Mar 18, 2020
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 Latest action March 18, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1807)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution calls upon the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to increase production of medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus disease).

The resolution supports the use of such authorities to

  • distribute medical materials, including by directing suppliers to prioritize and accept contracts to restock the Strategic National Stockpile; and
  • establish voluntary agreements and provide financial incentives to manufacturers and suppliers of critical medical equipment.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 9
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Mar 18, 2020
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Mar 18, 2020
 D
Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Mar 18, 2020
 D
Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Mar 18, 2020
 D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Mar 18, 2020
 D
Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Mar 18, 2020
 D
Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Mar 18, 2020
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 18, 2020
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Mar 18, 2020
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 547: A resolution encouraging the President to use authorities provided by the Defense Production Act of 1950 to scale up the national response to the coronavirus crisis.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-547/
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"S. Res. 547: A resolution encouraging the President to use authorities provided by the Defense Production Act of 1950 to scale up the national response to the coronavirus crisis.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-547/.
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S. Res. 547, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-547/.
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