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Prioritizing Production for Public Health Emergencies

This act aims to streamline the production of critical materials and services needed during pandemics. The government will be able to mandate companies to prioritize pandemic-related orders, ensuring faster access to essential resources like medicines and medical equipment. Citizens may experience greater security in accessing healthcare resources during future crises.
Key points
The government can mandate companies to prioritize production and supply of materials essential during pandemics, speeding up access to medicines and equipment.
A new office will be established within the Department of Health to plan and coordinate public health production efforts.
Regular reporting on actions taken under this act is required, increasing transparency and allowing for evaluation of effectiveness.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_266
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Health Emergency Production Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_266.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government can mandate companies to prioritize production and supply of materials essential during pandemics, speeding up access to medicines and equipment.
  • A new office will be established within the Department of Health to plan and coordinate public health production efforts.
  • Regular reporting on actions taken under this act is required, increasing transparency and allowing for evaluation of effectiveness.
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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Health Security Public Investments