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Medicine Stockpile: Ensuring Access to Generic Drugs for Americans

This new law aims to create stockpiles of essential generic drugs to prevent shortages. This will ensure that citizens have access to necessary medications, enhancing health security and reducing the risk of treatment interruptions.
Key points
Establishing strategic stockpiles of generic drugs at risk of shortage to ensure at least 6 months of supply.
Selecting up to 50 key generic drugs for the stockpile program, with a publicly available list.
Pharmaceutical companies will manage these stockpiles, selling older batches and replacing them to prevent expiration.
The government will pay companies for maintaining these stockpiles, and their operations will be regularly audited.
The goal is to prevent situations where citizens cannot obtain needed medications due to market shortages.
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Print number: 117_HR_2870
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Essential Medicines Strategic Stockpile Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2870.

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 2021-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishing strategic stockpiles of generic drugs at risk of shortage to ensure at least 6 months of supply.
  • Selecting up to 50 key generic drugs for the stockpile program, with a publicly available list.
  • Pharmaceutical companies will manage these stockpiles, selling older batches and replacing them to prevent expiration.
  • The government will pay companies for maintaining these stockpiles, and their operations will be regularly audited.
  • The goal is to prevent situations where citizens cannot obtain needed medications due to market shortages.
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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Health