H.R. 6541 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
PPE Act of 2020
H.R. 6541 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 17, 2020, sponsored by Tom Malinowski with 45 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
- Apr 17, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Providing Protective Equipment Act of 2020 or the PPE Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements concerning the Strategic National Stockpile and makes changes to the treatment of funds related to the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Malinowski (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 17, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of s (Apr 17, 2020)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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