[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 164 (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E867]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE ACT OF 2020

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                               speech of

                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 21, 2020

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my support for H.R. 
7574, the Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act of 
2020. This bipartisan legislation will play a crucial role in 
strengthening state's and the federal government's PPE reserves to 
ensure our great nation is even better equipped to eradicate future 
health crises. Americans, especially those in South Jersey, have been 
harshly impacted by PPE shortages that have increased contraction and 
death rates and put our frontline health workers at great risk. Under 
this legislation, not only will America be better prepared for health 
emergencies, but we will do so by increasing American manufacturing of 
PPE and other essential supplies through an innovative pilot program. I 
am proud to support this crucial bipartisan legislation.

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