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COVID-19 Supply Chain Relief Act: Stabilizing Goods and Jobs

This act aims to streamline the supply of goods and services disrupted by the pandemic, potentially making products more accessible and prices more stable. Additionally, it supports job creation in the trucking and logistics industries, which could help reduce unemployment and improve citizens' economic well-being.
Key points
Establishes a Supply Chain Czar to coordinate national responses to supply chain disruptions, shortages, and price increases.
Allows states to use unspent COVID-19 relief funds to address supply chain bottlenecks, including promoting employment in trucking and investing in port infrastructure.
Requires a report on the causes of supply chain disruptions in the U.S. to identify areas for improvement and investment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6360
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2022-01-10