We Must Bring Drug Manufacturing Back to America, Reduce Dependency on China

What's New:

On Monday, I announced that I am pushing legislation to end the United States' reliance on China for drug and medical equipment manufacturing and bring those jobs back to the United States as part of my ongoing efforts to hold China accountable for its cover up and role in the COVID-19 outbreak.

For more information on my legislation, click HERE.

Why It Matters:

It was reported by U.S. intelligence over last weekend that China covered up the extent of the Coronavirus outbreak and hoarded critical medical supplies.

America cannot continue to rely on foreign countries like China to manufacture our personal protective equipment and critical drugs. 

China’s lack of transparency and cover up of the virus made this global pandemic much worse—it costs lives and devastated our booming economy. The coronavirus has made it clear that we must bring drug manufacturing and medical equipment jobs back to the United States and strengthen our capacity to respond to future pandemics like we’re in today.

What's Next:

Just two weeks ago I visited the University of Montana where I announced $2.5 million would be directed to the university to begin work on a developing a Montana made COVID-19 vaccine.

I also helped to secure $10 billion in funding to accelerate American drug development and manufacturing to treat and prevent the Coronavirus.

Last month, I sent letters to President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging them to hold China accountable, support American manufacturing and investigate China's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Additionally, just this week I helped introduce legislation that would authorize the president to sanction foreign officials who suppress or distort information about international public health crises, including China for the cover up of the pandemic.

I will continue pushing to hold China accountable for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic and promote Made in America drug manufacturing. 

For more information and resources on the Coronavirus pandemic, click HERE.

Best Wishes, 

Steve Daines
United States Senate