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H.R. 3125 117th Congress House

COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021

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 for other purposes.

Introduced: May 11, 2021 Introduced by: Juan Vargas Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDrug therapy
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Emergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSmall businessStrategic materials and reservesWorker safety and health
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 19, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 18, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2456-2457)
May 18, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2456-2457)
May 18, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3125.
May 18, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2456-2458)
May 18, 2021
Mr. Cleaver moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 19, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021

This bill expands certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) and authorizes 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.

The bill makes loans under the DPA subject to certain notification requirements.

A report required under the DPA for FY2022 and FY2023 shall include the percentage of contracts awarded to small businesses.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 1
RYAN, TIM
· May 17, 2021
Taylor, Van
· May 17, 2021
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · May 11, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3125: COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3125/
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"H.R. 3125: COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3125/.
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H.R. 3125, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3125/.
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