A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``State Strategic Stockpile Act of 2025'', aims to reauthorize and improve the State medical stockpile pilot program. The program is administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. It extends the program's timeline through fiscal year 2030. The legislation includes provisions to facilitate the sharing of best practices among states through consortia. Additionally, it focuses on coordination with health care and emergency management officials.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +7
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?
The bill reauthorizes and expands a medical stockpile pilot program to better prepare for public health emergencies.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill strengthens emergency medical preparedness and coordination, which supports overall healthcare access during crises.
- Scored +5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill enhances state and regional preparedness for emergencies, which complements disaster relief efforts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Information Sharing: The bill adds a provision to facilitate the sharing of best practices among States within a consortia of States that receive funding for establishing and maintaining medical product stockpiles (Section 2, paragraph (a)(2)(A)).
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Enhanced Regional Efforts: The bill changes the language to include "State or regional efforts," which expands the scope of how stockpiles are handled (Section 2, paragraph (a)(2)(B)).
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Better Local Coordination: Entities receiving awards are now required to coordinate with appropriate health care entities, health officials, and emergency management officials within their jurisdiction (Section 2, paragraph (a)(4)).
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Increased Oversight: The GAO report requirements are amended to include the impact of any regional stockpiling approaches (Section 2, paragraph (a)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill reauthorizes and expands a medical stockpile pilot program to better prepare for public health emergencies. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill strengthens emergency medical preparedness and coordination, which supports overall healthcare access during crises.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill enhances state and regional preparedness for emergencies, which complements disaster relief efforts.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill includes amended GAO report requirements to monitor the impact of regional stockpiling approaches.
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas