H.R.1980 - State Strategic Stockpile Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1980, the State Strategic Stockpile Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize and improve the State medical stockpile pilot program through fiscal year 2030. The bill focuses on enhancing state preparedness for public health emergencies by supporting medical stockpiles. It emphasizes coordination among healthcare entities and emergency management officials, and promotes the sharing of best practices among states.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely lead to improved state-level preparedness for public health emergencies. It extends the pilot program and incorporates lessons learned from previous years. The GAO report amendment ensures ongoing evaluation of the program's effectiveness, including regional approaches.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced state preparedness for public health emergencies.
- Improved coordination among healthcare entities and emergency management officials.
- Facilitation of best practice sharing among states.
- Ongoing evaluation of the program's effectiveness through GAO reports.
- Potential for more effective regional stockpiling approaches.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased federal spending.
- Risk of inefficient resource allocation if programs are not managed effectively.
- Possible overlap or duplication of efforts with existing federal programs.
- Dependence on state-level implementation quality, which may vary.
- Potential for political influence in the allocation of resources.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It also relates to Congress's power to provide for the common defense and general welfare through necessary and proper legislation (Article I, Section 8). The focus on public health aligns with the government's responsibility to protect its citizens.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).