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H.R. 8588

Referred to Committee

Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act of 2020

Introduced 10/13/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

10/13/2020 • House

Summary

Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act of 2020

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 (1) study the current and historical production of drugs and key ingredients in the United States and in foreign countries, and (2) formulate recommendations for promoting increased production of drugs and key ingredients in the United States.

Introduced in House • 10/13/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Congressional oversightDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth technology, devices, suppliesIntellectual propertyLabor marketManufacturingPrescription drugs

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Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]

Republican • NC-8

Sponsored 10/13/2020

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Introduced

October 13, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

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Introduced in House10/13/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1