HB6992: MAPS Act Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a list of essential medicines, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The MAPS Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and maintain a list of essential medicines that the U.S. considers critical for public health. Essential medicines are drugs deemed vital for treating serious conditions and should be widely available. The bill applies to the federal government's role in identifying and tracking these important medications. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and has not yet advanced to .
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HB6992: MAPS Act Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Act
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Sponsors
Doris Matsui
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Larry Bucshon
Paul Tonko
August Pfluger