The Defense Production Act (DPA) and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recent Developments and Policy Considerations

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Abstract:

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Administration invoked the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) on multiple occasions to facilitate the manufacture and distribution of medical equipment and supplies. The full extent of DPA implementation is unclear - to date, there have been six public announcements describing official DPA implementation actions.

Author(s):
Cecire, Michael H. ; Peters, Heidi M.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2020 Apr 15
Pagination:
4

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
congress, covid-19, contingency operations (military), department of defense, united states government, emergencies, governments, health, law, contracts, homeland security, military acquisition, production, ventilators, acquisition, domestic, emergency response
Keyword(s):
dpa(defense Production Act)
Subject Categories:
Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 May 31
Update Date:
2022 Jul 07