House Bill 6373
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To increase the amount available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the coronavirus epidemic, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6373
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill authorizes additional funds for FY2020 and FY2021 for expenditures under the Defense Production Act of 1950 for medical ventilators, personal protection equipment, and other medical supplies to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
The Department of Commerce must report every three months on such expenditures.
March 23, 2020
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03/23/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
03/23/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 12:41:38 AM