Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act
Sponsored By: Representative Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Introduced
Summary
Diversifying and securing the U.S. medical supply chain. The bill would let the President negotiate "Trusted Trade Partner" agreements to remove duties and other import limits on medical goods and speed cross-border movement and regulatory cooperation in health emergencies.
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- Families and patients would see fewer trade barriers to critical medical goods during emergencies because agreements aim to speed shipments and harmonize approvals.
- U.S. manufacturers and researchers would get stronger intellectual property protections and regulatory cooperation to accelerate domestic production and R&D, while agreements may reduce duties to diversify suppliers.
- Congress and foreign partners would face new rules for transparency and enforcement. The President must give 60 days notice before talks and send status reports every 180 days. The bill creates monitoring, correction steps for noncompliance, and tools to suspend exemptions during emergencies.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Congress could review and block medical deals
The President would have to give Congress 60 days’ notice before starting talks and name the partner. At least 60 days before signing, the President would send a report on the deal and why it helps U.S. health security. During talks, the Trade Representative would share documents and meet committees; status reports would be due every 180 days. After submission, Congress would get a 30-day review, which one House could extend by 60 days and then 30 more days. If Congress passes a joint resolution against the deal during review, it would not take effect.
Fast action if partners break trade rules
The Trade Representative would monitor whether partners keep their promises. If a partner fails, USTR would report findings and options to the President. The President would have 30 days to decide whether to act. Actions could include suspending benefits, seeking compensation, or ending that partner’s emergency exemptions; if chosen, action must start within 15 days.
Trade deals to speed medical supplies
This bill would let the President make trusted trade partner deals for medical goods. The deals could cut or change import duties and rules to move supplies faster. Before cutting duties, the President would need advice from trade advisors and the ITC, report to Congress, and consult for 60 days. Deals could also coordinate rules and inspections, protect IP, open some procurement markets, and keep medical goods flowing in emergencies.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
NY • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/18/2025
Auchincloss
MA • D
Sponsored 4/28/2025
Davis (NC)
NC • D
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Kelly (PA)
PA • R
Sponsored 5/29/2025
Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
WV • R
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
TX • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
NC • D
Sponsored 7/16/2025
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
NY • D
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
NC • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 8/5/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 9/9/2025
Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
OH • R
Sponsored 9/16/2025
Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
NV • D
Sponsored 12/1/2025
Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]
NY • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
VI • D
Sponsored 1/30/2026
Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
TX • D
Sponsored 1/30/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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