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Public Health Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2023

Introduced: February 24, 2023 Introduced by: Vargas, Juan Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 23, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.
May 23, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-524.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 2.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Public Health Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill expands certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) to respond to public health emergencies.

Specifically, during a public health emergency, any medical equipment or supplies determined by the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Homeland Security to be scarce and critical materials essential to the national defense may be deemed as such by the President, and funds available to implement the DPA may be used for the purchase, production, or distribution of such medical equipment or supplies.

Further, during a public health emergency, the President and federal agencies may take specific actions to support the production of such materials or supplies, including with respect to supply chains, private-sector coordination, needs assessments, and overall strategies.

The bill provides for enhanced reporting under the DPA during a public health emergency. Additionally, a report required under the DPA for FY2023 and FY2024 shall include the percentage of contracts awarded to small businesses.

What's happening now May 23, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
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