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The MAPS Act: Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply

Original title: MAPS Act

Last action · January 19, 2024: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.Sponsor: Doris Matsui

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What This Bill Would Do

The MAPS Act requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create an official list of essential medicines and build a private database to track the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. This initiative aims to identify vulnerabilities in drug production and distribution to prevent shortages and address national security threats.

Why it matters

This bill mandates that the federal government track the production locations and volumes of critical drugs, which could lead to new regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical manufacturers and changes in how the U.S. manages drug supply security.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Companies must provide data on production locations, volumes, and regulatory history for inclusion in the federal supply chain database.

Directly affected

Department of Health and Human Services

The agency is tasked with establishing the essential medicines list, building the database, and reporting annually to Congress.

Key Facts

  • The Secretary of HHS must establish and maintain an official list of essential medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • Essential medicines are defined as those needed for public health emergencies or those whose shortage would threaten the U.S. healthcare system.
  • The Secretary must publish a proposed initial list within 6 months of enactment and a final list within 1 year.
  • HHS must create a non-public database mapping the entire U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain, including production locations and volumes.
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  • The database will track regulatory actions, including inspections, seizures, recalls, and drug shortages for listed items.
  • HHS must submit an annual report to Congress starting 18 months after enactment regarding supply chain visibility and industry cooperation.
  • The bill authorizes public-private partnerships to assist in mapping the supply chain.
  • Information in the database is protected from public disclosure, though HHS must still provide information to Congress.
  • The Secretary's compliance with this Act satisfies requirements under Executive Order 13944.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the public be able to see the new pharmaceutical supply chain database?
No, the bill explicitly states that the information in the database shall not be publicly disclosed.
What criteria will be used to decide which drugs are 'essential'?
Drugs will be included if they are needed for public health emergencies, chemical/biological threats, or if a shortage would significantly threaten the U.S. healthcare system.
How often will the list of essential medicines be updated?
The Secretary of HHS is required to regularly review the list to determine if updates are necessary.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.Jan 19, 2024

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Lobbying Activity

AARP

$4,110,000

2026

HEALTH ISSUESMEDICARE/MEDICAIDLAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME/CRIMINAL JUSTICEPHARMACY

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Increased Federal Oversight

The bill shifts from voluntary reporting to a mandated, comprehensive database of pharmaceutical production, signaling a move toward greater federal visibility into private supply chains.

Connected Entities

Mr. Bucshon, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services and 1 more
PersonMr. Bucshon“Representative who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →
OrganizationFood and Drug Administration“Agency whose previous work on essential medicines will inform the new list.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“The primary agency responsible for creating the list and managing the supply cha”Map →
PersonMs. Matsui“Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →

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