Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 18, 2020Health
S.Res. 547
A resolution encouraging the President to use authorities provided by the Defense Production Act of 1950 to scale up the national response to the coronavirus crisis.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 18, 2020)
This resolution calls upon the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to increase production of medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus disease).
The resolution supports the use of such authorities to
- distribute medical materials, including by directing suppliers to prioritize and accept contracts to restock the Strategic National Stockpile; and
- establish voluntary agreements and provide financial incentives to manufacturers and suppliers of critical medical equipment.
What just happenedMar 18, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1807)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 18, 2020
- Mar 18, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1807)
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - Mar 18, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate