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State Support for Emergency Medical Stockpiles

This act aims to enhance public health security by supporting states in establishing and maintaining stockpiles of essential medical products. This ensures that in the event of an epidemic or other crisis, states are better prepared to respond quickly and provide access to medicines, equipment, and personal protective gear.
Key points
States can receive funds to acquire and store drugs, medical equipment, and personal protective equipment for public health emergencies.
The act helps states better prepare for future epidemics and crises by ensuring access to critical resources.
States will generally need to contribute their own funds to receive federal support, unless a waiver is granted for the first two years.
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Print number: 117_HR_2006
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

State Stockpile Readiness Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2006.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can receive funds to acquire and store drugs, medical equipment, and personal protective equipment for public health emergencies.
  • The act helps states better prepare for future epidemics and crises by ensuring access to critical resources.
  • States will generally need to contribute their own funds to receive federal support, unless a waiver is granted for the first two years.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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