H.R. 6373
Referred to CommitteeTo increase the amount available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the coronavirus epidemic, and for other purposes.
Introduced 3/23/2020•116th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
3/23/2020 • House
Summary
This bill authorizes additional funds for FY2020 and FY2021 for expenditures under the Defense Production Act of 1950 for medical ventilators, personal protection equipment, and other medical supplies to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
The Department of Commerce must report every three months on such expenditures.
Introduced in House • 3/23/2020
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Policy Area: Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementWorker safety and health
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March 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Introduced in House3/23/2020