HR 8562 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Pandemic Essential Supplies Act

Introduced 2020-10-09· Sponsored by Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.(2020-10-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pandemic Essential Supplies Act This bill requires the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to establish an online system for states and local governments to submit requests for essential items during a disaster or emergency. It also designates the Director of the DLA as the head of an existing COVID-19 Joint Acquisition Task Force.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]CT