H.R. 8562 · 116th Congress
Pandemic Essential Supplies Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Larson
- Introduced
- 2020-10-09
- Latest action
- 2020-10-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Summary
Pandemic Essential Supplies Act
This bill requires the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to establish an online system for states and local governments to submit requests for essential items during a disaster or emergency. It also designates the Director of the DLA as the head of an existing COVID-19 Joint Acquisition Task Force.