H.R. 6390 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020
H.R. 6390 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 25, 2020, sponsored by Tim Ryan with 123 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 123
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 This bill directs the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to the production of ventilators, N-95 respirator masks, and specified personal protective equipment to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tim Ryan (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 120 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Mar 25, 2020)
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- H.R. 776: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019
- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
- H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Committees
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