Reviewing Federal and State Pandemic Supply Preparedness
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
The hearing provides a public record of the government's evaluation of its own pandemic supply chain performance, which informs future emergency procurement policies and oversight of federal agencies like FEMA.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The agency's procurement processes and emergency response strategies were the subject of congressional oversight.
State Emergency Management Offices
State-level agencies were evaluated on their coordination with federal partners for supply procurement.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 14, 2020, via Webex.
- The session was a joint hearing between the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability and the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
- The primary focus was the procurement of critical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Witnesses included representatives from the private sector, state emergency management, and the federal government's auditing arm (GAO).
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Why It Matters
The hearing provides a public record of the government's evaluation of its own pandemic supply chain performance, which informs future emergency procurement policies and oversight of federal agencies like FEMA.
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Pandemic-era Remote Operations
The hearing was conducted via Webex, reflecting the shift to remote congressional operations during the 2020 pandemic.
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