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Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021

Introduced: May 28, 2021 Introduced by: Slotkin, Elissa Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Oct 21, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Oct 20, 2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 20, 2021

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 22 (Roll no. 322). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5651-5653)

Oct 20, 2021

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701)

Oct 19, 2021

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Oct 19, 2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3635.

Oct 19, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5651-5654)

Oct 19, 2021

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

May 31, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

May 28, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

May 28, 2021

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Oct 20, 2021	House · vote #322	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Passed	397–22	See who voted →

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Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021

This bill makes changes to the administration and management of the Strategic National Stockpile.

Among these changes, the bill authorizes through September 30, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to transfer supplies from the stockpile to any federal departments or agencies under certain conditions. HHS must also ensure the contents of the stockpile remain in working order and may enter into maintenance service contracts to carry out this requirement.

Furthermore, as part of its management of the stockpile, HHS must establish and maintain domestic reserves of certain supplies, including by entering into cooperative agreements or partnerships to access facilities and equipment to produce these supplies. The authority for such agreements and partnerships terminates on September 30, 2024.

Additionally, the bill temporarily authorizes HHS to award grants to states for maintaining stockpiles of certain equipment and supplies for use during public health emergencies.

HHS must also develop transparent processes for the use and distribution of supplies from the stockpile that address, for example, the prioritization of requests. Additionally, during the COVID-19 emergency, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response must report monthly on requests for supplies from states, tribes, and other jurisdictions. These reports must include the rationale for any partially fulfilled or denied requests.

Lastly, the Government Accountability Office must study the feasibility of establishing user fees to offset costs for procuring single-source materials for, and distributing such materials from, the stockpile.

What's happening now October 21, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Related & companion bills 1

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 15

Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"

Georgia · May 28, 2021

DeGette, Diana

Colorado · May 28, 2021

Dingell, Debbie

Michigan · May 28, 2021

Fitzpatrick, Brian K.

Pennsylvania · May 28, 2021

Hudson, Richard

North Carolina · May 28, 2021

Colorado · May 28, 2021

Schrier, Kim

Washington · May 28, 2021

Soto, Darren

Florida · May 28, 2021

UPTON, FRED

· May 28, 2021

Van Drew, Jefferson

New Jersey · May 28, 2021

Walorski, Jackie

· May 28, 2021

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