American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act

3/2/2022, 4:26 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3573

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 S 3573

Bill S 3573 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2020. Bill S 3573 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2020.  Bill S 3573's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3573

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3573

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential 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 health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3573

American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders ActAmerican-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders ActA bill 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.
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