COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021
117-HR-3125117th CongressIntroduced May 11, 2021Government Operations and Politics
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51](D-CA-51)4 cosponsors
Summary
COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021
This bill expands certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) and authorizes 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.
The bill makes loans under the DPA subject to certain notification requirements.
A report required under the DPA for FY2022 and FY2023 shall include the percentage of contracts awarded to small businesses.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDrug therapyEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesManufacturingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSmall businessStrategic materials and reservesWorker safety and health
Actions (10)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 19, 2021Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2021House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2456-2457)
May 18, 2021House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2456-2457)
May 18, 2021Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3125.
May 18, 2021House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2456-2458)
May 18, 2021House floor actions
Mr. Cleaver moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 18, 2021House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 11, 2021House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021Library of Congress