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American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act

2/9/2022, 3:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6406

American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that the strategic national stockpile includes a one-year supply of personal protective equipment (e.g., face masks and gloves). It also requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a stockpile of such equipment for use by first responder agencies during a declared emergency.

Current Status of Bill HR 6406

Bill HR 6406 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2020. Bill HR 6406 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2020.  Bill HR 6406's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of March 27, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6406

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6406

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia
- Buy American requirements
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Health personnel
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Law enforcement officers
- Public contracts and procurement
- Strategic materials and reserves
- Trade restrictions
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6406

American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act
To require personal protective equipment to be included in the strategic national stockpile, and to require the Federal Government to procure such equipment from United States sources, and for other purposes.
American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act

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