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Proposal:American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill S 3573
Type of Legislation Senate Bill
Congress 116
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that the strategic national stockpile includes a one-year supply of personal protective equipment (e.g., face masks and gloves). It also requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a stockpile of such equipment for use by first responder agencies during a declared emergency.

Bill Title

American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-03-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2020-03-24: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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