H.R. 6406 · 116th Congress
American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ted Yoho
- Introduced
- 2020-03-26
- Latest action
- 2020-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Summary
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.