Biden Tells Agencies To Use DPA For Vaccine, Testing, PPE Supply Gaps

President Joe Biden on Thursday (Jan. 21) signed an executive order directing HHS and other agencies involved in COVID-19 response to take immediate action using all available authorities, including using the Defense Production Act, to fill vaccine, testing and personal protective equipment supply gaps and to take steps to address the pricing of pandemic response supplies. HHS, the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security are asked to recommend ways to address the pricing of pandemic response supplies, including...