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H.R. 6282

Referred to Committee

Commission on America’s Medical Security Act

Introduced 3/13/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

3/13/2020 • House

Summary

Commission on America's Medical Security Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the security of the U.S. medical product supply chain (i.e., supply of drugs and devices).

Among other things, the report shall

  • assess the dependence of the United States, including the private sector, states, and federal government, on critical drugs and devices sourced or manufactured outside of the United States; and
  • provide recommendations to address supply vulnerabilities or potential disruptions.

Introduced in House • 3/13/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Chemical and biological weaponsDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingTerrorism

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]

Democrat • CA-36

Sponsored 3/13/2020

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]

D-IL-14

Joined 3/13/2020

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Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]

R-TN-1

Joined 3/13/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 13, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House3/13/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2