PPE in America Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 26, 2021)
Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act or the PPE in America Act
This bill makes temporary changes to the management of the inventory of diagnostic testing supplies and personal protective equipment in the Strategic National Stockpile.
Through FY2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must source a certain amount of those products from domestic manufacturers.
Additionally, HHS must periodically assess and take steps to manage the inventory of those products. This includes, as appropriate, transfers or sales to federal agencies and health care facilities.
The bill also provides HHS with additional authorities to manage the inventory. For example, HHS may enter into arrangements with manufacturers to establish revolving stockpiles to mitigate the risk of products expiring.
HHS must report on its efforts to maintain the stockpile's inventory of testing supplies and personal protective equipment.
What just happenedFeb 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2021
- Feb 27, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 26, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 26, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 26, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House