S.Res. 547 · 116th Congress
A resolution encouraging the President to use authorities provided by the Defense Production Act of 1950 to…
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A resolution encouraging the President to use authorities provided by the Defense Production Act of 1950 to scale up the national response to the coronavirus crisis.
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Warren13 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This resolution calls upon the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to increase production of medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus disease).
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 18, 2020
This resolution calls upon the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to increase production of medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus disease).
The resolution supports the use of such authorities to
- distribute medical materials, including by directing suppliers to prioritize and accept contracts to restock the Strategic National Stockpile; and
- establish voluntary agreements and provide financial incentives to manufacturers and suppliers of critical medical equipment.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution encouraging the President to use authorities provided by the Defense Production Act of 1950 to scale up the national response to the coronavirus crisis.
Latest action (Mar 18, 2020): Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1807)
Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 18, 2020
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.