HR-6858 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-05-13IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-05-13IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-05-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Blood and blood diseases
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Congressional tributes
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Federal officials
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Industrial facilities
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Minority and disadvantaged businesses
  • Minority health
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Small business
  • Strategic materials and reserves
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Women in business
  • Worker safety and health

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