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Bill117th CongressFiled May 11, 2021Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 3125

COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 18, 2021)

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.

What just happenedMay 19, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51](D-CA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors1 D3 R
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  1. May 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  2. May 18, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 18, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2456-2457)

  4. May 18, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2456-2457)

  5. May 18, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3125.

  6. May 18, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2456-2458)

  7. May 18, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Cleaver moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. May 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  9. May 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. May 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 18, 202153

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.

Introduced in HouseMay 11, 2021

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.

COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021 — Informed