HR 4459
118th Congress
House
Health
Health technology, devices, supplies
Public contracts and procurement
Improving Contract Transparency at BARDA Act
Introduced: July 3, 2023
Introduced by:
Griffith, H. Morgan
Republican
· Virginia
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Improving Contract Transparency at BARDA Act
This bill establishes a maximum period for a contract between the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and another entity.
Specifically, BARDA may initially contract with another entity for up to 5 years; initial contracts that are particularly difficult or complex to perform may be for up to 10 years, if determined necessary. Contracts may be renewed for up to five years at a time.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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