COUNTER Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4458

119th Congress

COUNTER Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

H. Morgan Griffith

Representative

Republican

VA-9

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill sets a maximum time period for contracts to supply products like vaccines and medical devices to the U.S. government's Strategic National Stockpile. Most contracts would be limited to 5 years, with an option to extend them for up to 5 more years at a time. Contracts for particularly complex products could initially be up to 10 years long.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorH. Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

Introduced11/4/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Perm

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COUNTER Act of 2025

This bill sets a maximum time period for contracts to supply products like vaccines and medical devices to the U.S. government's Strategic National Stockpile. Most contracts would be limited to 5 years, with an option to extend them for up to 5 more years at a

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This bill sets a maximum time period for contracts to supply products like vaccines and medical devices to the U.S. government's Strategic National Stockpile. Most contracts would be limited to 5 years, with an option to extend them for up to 5 more years at a time. Contracts for particularly complex products could initially be up to 10 years long.

Bill Number: 4458
Sponsor: H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA)
Introduced: 11/4/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Perm
Policy Area: Health

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Title: COUNTER Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4458
Sponsor: H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Perm
Introduced: 11/4/2025
Summary: This bill sets a maximum time period for contracts to supply products like vaccines and medical devices to the U.S. government's Strategic National Stockpile. Most contracts would be limited to 5 years, with an option to extend them for up to 5 more years at a time. Contracts for particularly comple

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill sets a maximum time period for contracts to supply products like vaccines and medical devices to the U.S. government's Strategic National Stockpile. Most contracts would be limited to 5 years, with an option to extend them for up to 5 more years at a time. Contracts for particularly complex products could initially be up to 10 years long.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS ActThis bill establishes a maximum period for a contract for supplies for the Strategic National Stockpile.Specifically, an initial contract to procure a drug, vaccine or other biological product, medical device, or other supplies for the stockpile may be for up to 5 years; initial contracts that are particularly difficult or complex to perform may be for up to 10 years, if determined necessary. Contracts may be renewed for up to five years at a time.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a 5-year maximum for most contracts to supply the Strategic National Stockpile, with the option to extend for up to 5 more years
Allows for contracts up to 10 years long for particularly complex or difficult products
Aims to improve transparency and oversight of contracts for critical medical supplies

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect companies that supply medical products and devices to the U.S. government's Strategic National Stockpile, as well as the government agencies that manage the stockpile. It could lead to more frequent contract bidding and renewal processes, potentially impacting the stability and pricing of the stockpile's supplies. The public may benefit from increased transparency around these government contracts.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Health technology, devices, supplies

Public contracts and procurement

Strategic materials and reserves

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4458, 119th Congress (2025). "COUNTER Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4458

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