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WV SR3
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
- Calls on the President to reduce U.S. dependence on China for essential medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients, citing national security concerns over China's growing dominance in global medicine supply
- Urges preservation of tariff-free trade in medicines with trusted partners including Australia, the European Union, Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
- Requests the President not impose tariffs on medicine imports from allied nations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, warning such tariffs would increase costs and risk supply shortages
- Supports negotiating bilateral or sector-specific trade agreements with trusted trading partners to strengthen medical supply chains
- Directs copies be sent to the Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Trade Representative, National Economic Council, National Security Council, and Secretary of State
Legislative Description
Recognizing importance of strengthening US medical supply chains
Last Action
Completed legislative action
1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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