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Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 170
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support domestic manufacturers in expanding their production capacity for critical goods. This program aims to incentivize companies to invest in new equipment, technology, and workforce training to increase their output of essential products.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen supply chain security by requiring federal agencies to prioritize the purchase of domestically produced goods for certain critical infrastructure projects. This is intended to reduce vulnerabilities in the supply chain and ensure that the US has a stable and reliable source of essential materials. Furthermore, the Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2023 includes provisions to streamline regulatory processes and reduce barriers to domestic manufacturing. This includes measures to expedite permitting for new manufacturing facilities and provide technical assistance to companies looking to reshore production from overseas. Overall, the bill aims to bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities and enhance supply chain resilience to better protect the US economy and national security. Supporters of the bill argue that increasing domestic production of critical goods will reduce reliance on foreign sources and create jobs in the US. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential trade conflicts and increased costs for consumers.
Congressional Summary of HR 170
Domestic Security Using Production Partnerships and Lessons from Yesterday Act of 2023 or the Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2023
This bill establishes a program and sets out other requirements to promote domestic manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) for infectious diseases and other public health emergencies.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program to enter into purchasing agreements for PPE produced domestically by manufacturers that are majority-owned and -operated by U.S. citizens. HHS must coordinate with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security on this program.
In addition, the federal government must only procure, subject to limited exceptions, PPE that is produced domestically to prevent the transmission of an infectious disease. If using federal funds, states or localities must also procure PPE domestically.
Further, the bill requires HHS to consult with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on a report about changes to federal requirements for PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of those changes on health care workers who cared for patients in 2020 and 2021.
