Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Mar 3, 2026
What it does
The Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026 amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to strengthen the federal government’s ability to secure essential medical materials—such as drugs, devices, and biological products—critical to national defense. It requires the President, in consultation with key federal agencies, to develop and submit a detailed strategy within 180 days of enactment to diversify and fortify medical supply chains, reduce foreign dependency, and assess vulnerabilities, followed by annual progress reports through 2029. The bill also authorizes the President to make payments to eligible U.S.-based entities to enhance supply chain security, with regulations…
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