A bill to provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes.
Make PPE in America Act
This bill requires certain federal procurement contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be long-term (at least two years in duration) and for domestically manufactured PPE, with certain exceptions such as for nonavailability. The bill also addresses related issues, such as authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to transfer excess PPE or medically necessary equipment to the Department of Health and Human Services during public health emergencies.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-269.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-269.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
checking server…
Ask anything about this bill. The AI reads the full text to answer.
Enter to send · Shift+Enter for new line