Bills · HR 1980
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1980Health
State Strategic Stockpile Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 10· LAST ACTION MAR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the ability of states to protect their residents during public health emergencies and disasters. By reauthorizing the program, it ensures states can continue to access federal assistance to maintain crucial reserves of medical supplies, which proved vital during past pandemics.
The new provisions promoting best practice sharing and regional coordination could lead to more efficient and effective use of resources, potentially improving how quickly and smoothly emergency supplies are distributed when needed. If this bill doesn't become law, the existing pilot program would expire, likely reducing federal support and guidance for state medical stockpiles and potentially weakening the nation's overall preparedness for future health threats, leaving communities more vulnerable.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the State medical stockpile pilot program from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2030.
Ensures continued federal support for states to maintain emergency medical supplies, which are crucial for responding to public health crises.
PROVISION 02
Requires states receiving funding to facilitate the sharing of best practices among states in managing medical product stockpiles, especially within regional groups.
Promotes learning and efficiency across states, potentially leading to more effective and standardized emergency supply management nationwide.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that entities receiving program awards coordinate with appropriate health care, public health, and emergency management officials locally.
Ensures that state and regional medical stockpiles are well-integrated into existing local emergency response plans for better utilization.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the program supports both 'State' and 'regional' efforts in establishing and maintaining medical stockpiles.
Encourages multi-state cooperation, which can lead to more robust and potentially more cost-effective emergency supply chains.
PROVISION 05
Adds a requirement for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the impact of regional stockpiling approaches.
Provides an independent assessment of regional strategies, helping policymakers understand their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
63
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 2 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 10
Introduced in House
MAR 10
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1980
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Last actionMar 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025
House BillHR 1980Health
State Strategic Stockpile Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
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