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HOUSE 4458118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act

Last Action
7/7/2023

Actions

  • 2023-07-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2023-07-03Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2023-07-03Introduced in House
  • 2023-07-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-07-03 (00)

Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act

This bill establishes a maximum period for a contract for supplies for the Strategic National Stockpile.

Specifically, an initial contract to procure a drug, vaccine or other biological product, medical device, or other supplies for the stockpile may be for up to 5 years; initial contracts that are particularly difficult or complex to perform may be for up to 10 years, if determined necessary. Contracts may be renewed for up to five years at a time. 

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Strategic materials and reserves
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