118th Congress Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1166: Public Health Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill expands certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) to respond to public health emergencies.
Specifically, during a public health emergency, any medical equipment or supplies determined by the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Homeland Security to be scarce and critical materials essential to the national defense may be deemed as such by the President, and funds available to implement the DPA may be used for the purchase, production, or distribution of such medical equipment or supplies.
Further, during a public health emergency, the President and federal agencies may take specific actions to support the production of such materials or supplies, including with respect to supply chains, private-sector coordination, needs assessments, and overall strategies.
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The bill provides for enhanced reporting under the DPA during a public health emergency. Additionally, a report required under the DPA for FY2023 and FY2024 shall include the percentage of contracts awarded to small businesses.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- J. Hill R-AR
Who scored on this bill
- 1Juan Vargas SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors, reported3 events+26
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History
- Introduced in the House by Juan Vargas.
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- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-524.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 2.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.