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Securing Drug Supply: Reducing Reliance on China for Pharmaceuticals.

This law aims to boost the security of the US drug supply chain by reducing dependence on China for finished medicines and active ingredients. It mandates the creation of a national strategy and prioritizes investments in pharmaceutical manufacturing both domestically and with allies. Citizens benefit from increased assurance that essential medications will remain reliably available.
Key points
The government must develop a strategy to decrease reliance on China for critical drug ingredients and finished products.
Financial support is prioritized for companies manufacturing drugs and ingredients outside of nonmarket economy countries (like China).
A confidential report must identify which drugs are more than 20% dependent on imports from China to pinpoint vulnerabilities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2454
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2023-07-20