American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act

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Bill Number

HR 6406

Introduced

Mar 26, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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Topics

Asia Buy American requirements China Congressional oversight Emergency medical services and trauma care First responders and emergency personnel Health Health personnel Health technology, devices, supplies Infectious and parasitic diseases Law enforcement officers Public contracts and procurement Strategic materials and reserves Trade restrictions Worker safety and health

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Summary

American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that the strategic national stockpile includes a one-year supply of personal protective equipment (e.g., face masks and gloves). It also requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a stockpile of such equipment for use by first responder agencies during a declared emergency.

Actions

Mar 27, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 26, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Mar 26, 2020

Introduced in House

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