House Bill 6952
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To direct the President to appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator to coordinate the efforts of the Federal Government regarding the supply and distribution of certain supplies and equipment relating to COVID-19.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 19, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6952
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 President to appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator to oversee federal efforts concerning the supply chain of critical medical supplies and equipment related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
May 19, 2020
05/19/2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/19/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:51 PM