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Better Medical Stockpiles: Supporting States and Regions for Health Crises.

This Act strengthens national readiness for pandemics and health crises by extending and improving the program supporting state medical stockpiles. It ensures that states and regions have access to necessary medicines and equipment during an emergency. It also mandates coordination between states and gives local health officials a stronger voice in federal emergency planning.
Key points
The program for creating state medical stockpiles (medicines, equipment) is extended until 2028, with flexible, needs-based funding replacing fixed amounts.
States must coordinate with each other and with local emergency services to improve the distribution of supplies during crises.
The law allows for the creation of regional medical stockpiles, which should increase the efficiency of crisis response.
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Additional Information
State Strategic Stockpile Act of 2023
Print number: S 2080
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2023-06-21