HR 1166
Public Health Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2023
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The Public Health Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2023 expands the authority of the Defense Production Act to respond to public health emergencies. It allows the President to declare scarce and critical medical supplies as such during emergencies and directs federal agencies to purchase, produce, or distribute these supplies. The bill also establishes a process for engaging the private sector, prioritizing contracts during emergencies, and requires regular reporting on the use of these authorities, including a focus on contracts awarded to small businesses.
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