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Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4458
Bill 118 hr 4458, also known as the Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the contracting process for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The SNS is a repository of critical medical supplies and equipment maintained by the federal government for use in public health emergencies.
The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a publicly accessible database that contains information on all contracts awarded for the procurement of goods and services for the SNS. This database must include details such as the name of the contractor, the amount of the contract, the purpose of the contract, and the date of award.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services submit an annual report to Congress detailing the contracts awarded for the SNS, including any deviations from the competitive bidding process and the rationale for such deviations. The goal of the Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively in the procurement of critical supplies for public health emergencies. By increasing transparency and accountability in the contracting process for the SNS, the bill aims to improve the government's ability to respond to emergencies and protect the health and safety of the American people.
The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a publicly accessible database that contains information on all contracts awarded for the procurement of goods and services for the SNS. This database must include details such as the name of the contractor, the amount of the contract, the purpose of the contract, and the date of award.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services submit an annual report to Congress detailing the contracts awarded for the SNS, including any deviations from the competitive bidding process and the rationale for such deviations. The goal of the Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively in the procurement of critical supplies for public health emergencies. By increasing transparency and accountability in the contracting process for the SNS, the bill aims to improve the government's ability to respond to emergencies and protect the health and safety of the American people.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4458
Bill HR 4458 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 3, 2023. Bill HR 4458 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 3, 2023. Bill HR 4458's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4458
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4458
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4458
Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act
Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for clarity with respect to the duration of contracts for procurement of supplies for the Strategic National Stockpile, and for other purposes.
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