Strengthening Medical Supplies: New Trade Deals for Health Security
This act aims to ensure the United States always has enough medicines and medical equipment, especially during crises like pandemics. It allows for trade agreements with trusted countries to lower costs and speed up deliveries of key medical products, directly impacting citizens' access to healthcare.
Key points
Increased security of medical and equipment supplies to prevent future shortages.
Lowering import costs for medical products by eliminating tariffs, potentially leading to lower prices.
Facilitating the rapid cross-border movement of critical medical goods, important in emergencies.
Supporting research and production of medicines and medical equipment in the US and with trusted partners.
Introduced
Citizen Poll