American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act
2/9/2022, 3:42 AMCongressional 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.
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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, 2020Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6406
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6406
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
AsiaBuy American requirementsChinaCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLaw enforcement officersPublic contracts and procurementStrategic materials and reservesTrade restrictionsWorker safety and healthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6406
American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders ActTo 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 ActComments
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