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Enhancing Drug Supply Security: Essential Medicines List and Supply Chain Mapping

This act aims to enhance the security of drug supplies in the United States. It will establish a list of essential medicines crucial for emergencies or whose shortage would pose a significant threat. The government will also monitor the entire drug production and distribution process to quickly detect and respond to potential shortages, ensuring citizens have continuous access to necessary medications.
Key points
An official list of key medicines and ingredients, vital for emergencies or healthcare system stability, will be created.
The government will track the entire pharmaceutical supply chain, from production to distribution, to identify vulnerabilities and prevent shortages.
Information on manufacturer locations and drug production quantities will be collected in a database, increasing transparency and supply security.
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Additional Information
MAPS Act
Print number: HR 6992
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Process start date: 2024-01-12