What does Preamble of Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950. The stated purpose is to ensure the supply of certain medical materials essential to national defense. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 3, 2026, by Ms. Salazar and referred to the Committee on Financial Services.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled Protecting America's Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026.

What does SECURING ESSENTIAL MEDICAL MATERIALS. of Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to focus on securing essential medical materials. It redesignates existing paragraphs within Section 2(b) and inserts a new paragraph emphasizing the use of authorities to ensure the availability of medical materials essential to national defense, while considering U.S. competitiveness and innovation. Section 107 is amended to include medical materials within the definition of 'materials' and 'essential materials'. It establishes a new Section 109, requiring the President to develop and transmit a strategy to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The strategy must detail a plan to ensure the supply of essential medical materials, analyze supply chain vulnerabilities, and recommend diversification measures. The strategy must also discuss potential effects on production, cost, and distribution, and address risks to U.S. competitiveness and cooperation with allies. The President is required to submit annual progress reports to Congress, evaluating the implementation of the strategy until September 30, 2029.

What does INVESTMENT IN SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY. of Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to authorize the President to make payments to eligible entities to increase the security of supply chains. Eligible entities must be organized under U.S. laws and produce critical components, technology, or products/materials related to supply chain security. The President must certify to Congress, at least 30 days prior to payment, that the payment is critical to national defense requirements. The President will define the terms 'supply chain' and 'supply chain activities' by regulation. These definitions must encompass organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in delivering products/services used by the government, or critical infrastructure as defined in Presidential Policy Directive 21. The President may include variations in these definitions as deemed necessary for national defense purposes.

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Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/3/2026 · Introduced: 3/3/2026

Author: Maria Salazar (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Defense Production Act to prioritize securing essential medical materials vital for national defense, incorporating considerations for U.S. competitiveness and innovation.
It requires the President to develop and regularly report to Congress on a strategy to ensure the supply of essential medical materials, addressing vulnerabilities and recommending diversification.
The bill authorizes the President to provide financial assistance to U.S. entities that bolster the security of medical supply chains, contingent on certification of national defense criticality.

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