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Redirecting Defense Funds for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Production

This act proposes to reallocate nearly $9.6 billion from the defense budget to fund international COVID-19 vaccine production and distribution. This means that a portion of defense spending will be used to combat the global pandemic, potentially impacting global health and stability, and indirectly affecting security and the economy in the US as well.
Key points
Nearly $9.6 billion from the defense budget will be reallocated for international COVID-19 vaccine production and delivery.
These funds can be awarded to federal agencies or international organizations involved in vaccination efforts.
The change does not affect funds for military health programs, military personnel, or civilian defense employees.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5461
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2021-09-30