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Generic Medicine Reserve: Ensuring Access to Key Ingredients

This act aims to establish a domestic reserve of key ingredients for essential generic medicines. This will ensure that citizens have access to basic medications during crises like pandemics or supply disruptions, enhancing health security and reducing shortages.
Key points
A public list of essential generic medicines will be created, ensuring their constant availability.
A strategic reserve of pharmaceutical ingredients will be established to secure domestic supply.
Domestic production of drug ingredients will be supported, reducing reliance on foreign sources.
Drug manufacturers will have an easier process to switch to ingredients from the reserve, speeding up supply.
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Print number: 117_S_2740
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2021-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PREPARE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2740.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A public list of essential generic medicines will be created, ensuring their constant availability.
  • A strategic reserve of pharmaceutical ingredients will be established to secure domestic supply.
  • Domestic production of drug ingredients will be supported, reducing reliance on foreign sources.
  • Drug manufacturers will have an easier process to switch to ingredients from the reserve, speeding up supply.
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. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

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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