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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