118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4458Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for clarity with respect to the duration of contracts for procurement of supplies for the Strategic National Stockpile, and for other purposes.

Health
Introduced Jul 3, 2023
Last action Jul 7, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Referred
Jul 7, 2023
E&C
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

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. 

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jul 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.