HR 8604
Protecting Essential Workers Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protecting Essential Workers Act, directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create an online clearinghouse of information about suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE). The clearinghouse will gather details on available PPE, including pricing, quality, and lead times, and make this information accessible to healthcare providers, essential workers, state and local governments, and emergency operations centers. Suppliers must voluntarily agree to be included in the database.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
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