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Streamlining Management of National Medical Stockpile for Public Health Crises.

This law transfers the primary responsibility for managing the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)—the national reserve of drugs and medical equipment for emergencies—to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). This change aims to streamline operations and speed up the deployment of critical supplies during pandemics or disasters. Citizens benefit from a more efficient and coordinated government response during public health threats.
Key points
Primary control over the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is shifted to a single, specialized office (ASPR), centralizing decision-making.
The ASPR is required to coordinate stockpile maintenance and procurement with the CDC and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
The goal is to ensure faster and more effective delivery of medical supplies and equipment during health crises.
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Print number: 118_HR_3837
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2023-06-06