United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6373 — To increase the amount available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the coronavirus epidemic, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Authorizes additional funds for FY2020 and FY2021 for expenditures under the Defense Production Act of 1950 for medical ventilators, personal protection equipment, and other medical supplies to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The Department of Commerce must report every three months on such expenditures.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Health Cardiovascular and respiratory health Congressional oversight Emergency medical services and trauma care Government information and archives Health personnel Health programs administration and funding Health technology, devices, supplies Infectious and parasitic diseases Military procurement, research, weapons development Public contracts and procurement Worker safety and health
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6373 do?
Authorizes additional funds for FY2020 and FY2021 for expenditures under the Defense Production Act of 1950 for medical ventilators, personal protection equipment, and other medical supplies to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The Department of Commerce must report every three months on such expenditures.
Who sponsors HR 6373?
HR 6373 is sponsored by Juan Vargas (D).
What is the current status of HR 6373?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 6373?
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