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Strengthening National Stockpile: Better Preparedness for Health Crises

This act aims to improve the nation's readiness for health crises, such as pandemics. It ensures better maintenance of medical equipment, increases domestic production of critical supplies, and supports states in building their own reserves. This means citizens can expect faster access to essential resources during emergencies.
Key points
Better equipment maintenance: Ensures medical supplies in the Strategic National Stockpile are in good working order and ready for use.
Increased domestic production: Supports the production of key medical supplies within the U.S., reducing reliance on foreign sources.
Support for states: Allows states to establish and maintain their own medical stockpiles, enhancing local readiness.
Greater transparency: Establishes clear processes for distributing supplies from the stockpile, so citizens know how and when they can receive aid.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1974
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-06-08