House Bill 6876
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that the contents of the Strategic National Stockpile remain in good working order and, as appropriate, conduct maintenance services on contents of the stockpile, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6876
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 requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the contents of the National Strategic Stockpile remain in working order. HHS may enter into equipment maintenance service contracts to carry out this requirement.
May 14, 2020
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05/14/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/14/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:54 PM