Legislation that cleared the US House 4 February would support a drug supply chain "elasticity" pilot project to show how critical supplies could expand when demand soars like it has with the COVID-19 pandemic, and then shrink back afterward. While the initiative is designated as a pilot, it would receive significant funding: $1.5bn.
US Supply Chain "Elasticity" Pilot Would Get Major Funds In House-Passed Legislation
COMPETES Act also includes enhanced penalties for drug makers who falsify or destroy records, power for the FDA to recall harmful drugs, funding for drug manufacturing technology and additional supply chain flexibility efforts.
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