Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4307

The Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4307, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at strengthening the country's medical supply chain. The bill focuses on ensuring that the United States is better prepared to handle future public health emergencies, such as pandemics or natural disasters.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive review of the medical supply chain. This task force will assess the current vulnerabilities in the supply chain and make recommendations for improvements to ensure that the country is better equipped to respond to emergencies.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase domestic production of critical medical supplies. This includes providing incentives for manufacturers to produce these supplies in the United States, as well as investing in research and development to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of domestic production. The Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act also aims to improve coordination and communication between federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector stakeholders, to ensure a more cohesive and effective response to public health emergencies. Overall, the goal of the bill is to enhance the resiliency of the medical supply chain in the United States, so that the country is better prepared to respond to future public health crises.

Current Status of Bill HR 4307

Bill HR 4307 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4307 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023.  Bill HR 4307's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4307

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4307

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4307

Medical Supply Chain Resiliency ActTo authorize the President to enter into trade agreements for the reciprocal elimination of duties or other import restrictions with respect to medical goods to contribute to the national security and public health of the United States, and for other purposes.Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act
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