Strengthening our Health Security Through Resilient Medical Supply Chains Annual Review Act of 2020

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Bill Number

HR 8059

Introduced

Aug 14, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

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Topics

Congressional oversight Disaster relief and insurance Drug therapy Emergency medical services and trauma care Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Health Health technology, devices, supplies Immunology and vaccination Manufacturing Natural disasters Terrorism

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Strengthening our Health Security Through Resilient Medical Supply Chains Annual Review Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report annually on the resiliency of U.S. medical supply chains.

In developing this report, DHS must consult with relevant federal agencies and may consult with other experts. Among other topics, the report must assess the vulnerabilities of the supply chains to global disruptions and the dependence on drugs, devices, or other supplies produced outside of the United States.

In addition, DHS shall make unclassified portions of the report publicly available.

Actions

Sep 24, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Aug 17, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Aug 14, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, 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.
Aug 14, 2020

Introduced in House

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