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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Pandemic Essential Supplies Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to establish an online system for states and local governments to submit requests for essential items during a disaster or emergency. It also designates the Director of the DLA as the head of an existing COVID-19 Joint Acquisition Task Force.</p>]]></text>
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