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RAPID Reserve Act

USA118th CongressS-2510| Senate 
| Updated: 7/26/2023
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (5)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rolling Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient and Drug Reserve Act or the RAPID Reserve Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with drug manufacturers to ensure adequate supplies of critical drugs that have vulnerable supply chains. (Under the bill, drugs are considered critical if they are likely to be needed during a public health emergency or if a shortage would pose a significant threat to the health care system or at-risk populations.) Contracted drug manufacturers must agree to (1) maintain at least a 6-month reserve of the active ingredient in a critical drug and of the finished product and to regularly replenish these reserves, (2) produce the ingredient and drug in a manner and quantity as specified in the contract, and (3) agree to transfer portions of the reserve, if necessary, to other manufacturers to meet manufacturing needs and allow HHS to control the allocation of reserves in the event of a public health emergency or other threat. HHS must publish a list of critical drugs and issue guidance on the criteria for determining this list and awarding contracts. HHS must give preference to domestic manufacturers for contracts. In addition, the Government Accountability Office must report on the capacity of domestic manufacturing with respect to critical drugs, including the ability to manufacture different dosage forms and drugs with various characteristics.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 26, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6802
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 26, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 26, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • December 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6802
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6802: RAPID Reserve Act
Congressional oversightDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsManufacturingPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementStrategic materials and reserves

RAPID Reserve Act

USA118th CongressS-2510| Senate 
| Updated: 7/26/2023
Rolling Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient and Drug Reserve Act or the RAPID Reserve Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with drug manufacturers to ensure adequate supplies of critical drugs that have vulnerable supply chains. (Under the bill, drugs are considered critical if they are likely to be needed during a public health emergency or if a shortage would pose a significant threat to the health care system or at-risk populations.) Contracted drug manufacturers must agree to (1) maintain at least a 6-month reserve of the active ingredient in a critical drug and of the finished product and to regularly replenish these reserves, (2) produce the ingredient and drug in a manner and quantity as specified in the contract, and (3) agree to transfer portions of the reserve, if necessary, to other manufacturers to meet manufacturing needs and allow HHS to control the allocation of reserves in the event of a public health emergency or other threat. HHS must publish a list of critical drugs and issue guidance on the criteria for determining this list and awarding contracts. HHS must give preference to domestic manufacturers for contracts. In addition, the Government Accountability Office must report on the capacity of domestic manufacturing with respect to critical drugs, including the ability to manufacture different dosage forms and drugs with various characteristics.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 26, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6802
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 26, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 26, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • December 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6802
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (5)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6802: RAPID Reserve Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsManufacturingPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementStrategic materials and reserves