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Make PPE in America Act

3/13/2024, 2:20 AM

Congressional Summary of S 1306

Make PPE in America Act

This bill requires certain federal procurement contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be long-term (at least two years in duration) and for domestically manufactured PPE, with certain exceptions such as for nonavailability. The bill also addresses related issues, such as authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to transfer excess PPE or medically necessary equipment to the Department of Health and Human Services during public health emergencies.

Current Status of Bill S 1306

Bill S 1306 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2021. Bill S 1306 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 22, 2021.  Bill S 1306's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668. as of December 19, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1306

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1306

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Buy American requirements
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Manufacturing
- Public contracts and procurement
- Strategic materials and reserves
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1306

Make PPE in America Act
A bill to provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes.
Make PPE in America Act
Make PPE in America Act

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