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COVID–19 Supply Chain Relief Act
12/30/2022, 3:33 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6360
Key provisions of the COVID-19 Supply Chain Relief Act include measures to increase funding for the production and distribution of essential medical supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators. The bill also includes provisions to support the transportation and logistics industries, which have been strained by the increased demand for shipping and delivery services during the pandemic.
Additionally, the legislation aims to improve coordination and communication between government agencies, businesses, and other stakeholders involved in the supply chain. This includes establishing a task force to monitor and address supply chain disruptions, as well as providing resources and assistance to businesses seeking to adapt to the changing market conditions. Overall, the COVID-19 Supply Chain Relief Act is designed to help mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic on the supply chain and ensure that essential goods and services continue to be available to the American public. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
Congressional Summary of HR 6360
COVID-19 Supply Chain Relief Act
This bill establishes in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Supply Chain Policy, headed by a Supply Chain Czar appointed by the President.
Such office shall
- coordinate a national response to supply chain disruptions, shortages, and increased prices;
- serve as a resource for states as they deploy unused COVID-19 relief funds to address supply chain bottlenecks; and
- appoint, oversee, and coordinate among regional supply chain leaders.
Unobligated COVID-19 relief funds may be made available to states, territories, or tribal governments to help address supply chain disruptions and labor shortages by undertaking one or more of the following:
- promoting employment in the trucking and logistics industries,
- implementing apprenticeship programs to recruit more women and military veterans to become licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers,
- undertaking port and shipping infrastructure projects, and
- providing relief from other detrimental economic impacts of supply chain disruptions.
The Department of Commerce must issue guidance, as needed, to define the scope of the allowable activities listed above.
Further, Commerce shall publish and submit to Congress a report on (1) supply chain points of congestion or blockages; (2) underlying causes of supply chain disruptions, shortages, and delays; and (3) other supply chain shortcomings which could be remedied with public or private investment.


