Bipartisan Senators Seek to Address Medication Shortages and National Security Concerns


Michigan Senator Gary Peters and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst are introducing legislation to tackle medication shortages and assess the impact on national security. The proposed bill would require federal agencies to evaluate vulnerabilities in the pharmaceutical supply chain and develop strategies to reduce reliance on foreign countries for critical drugs. The legislation aims to address long-standing shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure the country's readiness in mitigating national security threats posed by reliance on foreign pharmaceuticals.

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