Commission on America’s Medical Security Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Commission on America's Medical Security Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the security of the U.S. medical product supply chain (i.e., supply of drugs and devices).

Among other things, the report shall

  • assess the dependence of the United States, including the private sector, states, and federal government, on critical drugs and devices sourced or manufactured outside of the United States; and
  • provide recommendations to address supply vulnerabilities or potential disruptions.
Congress
116
Number
HR - 6282
Introduced on
2020-03-13
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/13/2020
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Commission on America's Medical Security Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the security of the U.S. medical product supply chain (i.e., supply of drugs and devices).

Among other things, the report shall

  • assess the dependence of the United States, including the private sector, states, and federal government, on critical drugs and devices sourced or manufactured outside of the United States; and
  • provide recommendations to address supply vulnerabilities or potential disruptions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a commission to assess, evaluate, and address the dependence of the United States on medications, devices, and medical equipment from foreign countries.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Chemical and biological weapons•
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation•
Economic performance and conditions•
Emergency medical services and trauma care•
Emergency planning and evacuation•
Government studies and investigations•
Health care coverage and access•
Health technology, devices, supplies•
Infectious and parasitic diseases•
Manufacturing•
Terrorism

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Member:  David P. Roe

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/7/2020

Commission on America's Medical Security Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the security of t...

Latest Action3/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.