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.

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 18 March 2020

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1807)

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2. 18 March 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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• Introduced in Senate · 18 March 2020 · Official file

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Edward Markey · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
• Elizabeth Warren · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Richard Blumenthal · D · Sponsor
• Jeanne Shaheen · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Michael Bennet · D · Sponsor
• Tammy Duckworth · D · Sponsor
• Chris Van Hollen · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Gary Peters · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Tina Smith · D · Sponsor
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