Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026
Rep. Salazar Introduces Bill to Secure Medical Supply Chains Using Defense Production Act
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Financial Services for review. It is actively moving forward, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled at this time. There is no companion bill currently associated with this legislation.
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While securing medicine is a popular topic, bills introduced by a single member without a large group of bipartisan cosponsors often struggle to move through the committee process.
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Veterans who receive care through the VA health system could see fewer disruptions in their medication supply if the strategy successfully diversifies supply chains and reduces reliance on foreign-controlled sources for critical drugs and medical devices.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
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Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026
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