H.R. 6858

Referred to Committee

COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2020

Introduced 5/13/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

5/13/2020 • House

Summary

COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2020

This bill expands certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 and directs the President and federal agencies to take specific actions to support the production of critical medical supplies during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, including with respect to private-sector coordination, needs assessments, and overall strategies.

Introduced in House • 5/13/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

Blood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightCongressional tributesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisability and paralysisDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programs