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117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6385 
To provide, manufacture, and distribute high quality N–95 respirator masks 
for every individual in the United States during the COVID–19 pandemic 
using the Defense Production Act and other means. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 12, 2022 
Mr. KHANNA (for himself, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. BOW-
MAN, Ms. BUSH, Mr. CARSON, Mr. CARTER of Louisiana, Mr. CICILLINE, 
Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. COOPER, Mr. COSTA, Mr. DANNY K. 
DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. EVANS, Ms. GAR-
CIA of Texas, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. 
JAYAPAL, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. LARSON of 
Connecticut, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MENG, Mrs. 
NAPOLITANO, Ms. NEWMAN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. PRESSLEY, 
Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. 
TORRES of New York, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. WELCH, and Ms. WILLIAMS 
of Georgia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Com-
mittees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and the Budget, 
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case 
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
committee concerned 
A BILL 
To provide, manufacture, and distribute high quality N– 
95 respirator masks for every individual in the United 
States during the COVID–19 pandemic using the De-
fense Production Act and other means. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Masks for All Act of 
2022’’. 
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO ELIMINATE MASK SHORTAGES. 
The President, acting through the Administrator, 
shall, as soon as practicable— 
(1) eliminate all shortages of N–95 respirator 
masks in the United States; 
(2) manufacture N–95 respirator masks, to the 
greatest extent practicable, in the United States; 
and 
(3) distribute N–95 respirator masks to the 
general public and the health care workforce in ac-
cordance with this Act. 
SEC. 3. PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY FACE MASKS TO EVERY 
INDIVIDUAL IN THE UNITED STATES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall es-
tablish a program to provide a supply of 3 N–95 respirator 
masks to every individual in the United States, including 
individuals— 
(1) experiencing homelessness; and 
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(2) living in group quarters, as defined by the 
Census Bureau for the purposes of the most recent 
decennial census. 
(b) NO COST TO INDIVIDUALS.—An individual that 
receives a supply of N–95 respirator masks under this sec-
tion shall not be charged for the N–95 respirator masks, 
for the delivery of the N–95 respirator masks, or for any 
other administrative cost relating to the N–95 respirator 
masks. 
(c) PROHIBITION
ON IDENTIFICATION REQUIRE-
MENT.—An individual that receives a supply of N–95 res-
pirator masks under this section shall not be required to 
provide identification or proof of citizenship in order to 
receive the N–95 respirator masks. 
(d) DELIVERIES.—To the greatest extent possible, 
N–95 respirator masks provided under this section shall 
be delivered using the United States Postal Service. 
(e) EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—N–95 respirator masks pro-
vided under this section shall be accompanied by a 
1-page fact sheet on the importance of wearing N– 
95 respirator masks, the proper use of N–95 res-
pirator masks, and the nearest N–95 respirator 
mask pickup sites designated under subsection (f). 
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(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The information included 
in the fact sheet required under paragraph (1) shall 
be— 
(A) scientifically and medically accurate; 
(B) written for a layperson; 
(C) presented in a size and type of font 
that is easy to read; and 
(D) provided in the languages that are 
most appropriate for the community. 
(3) PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION.—The in-
formation included in the fact sheet required under 
paragraph (1) shall be published on the public 
website of the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency and the Department of Health and Human 
Services in multiple languages and in a manner that 
is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) for reading 
by the visually impaired. 
(f) MASK PICKUP SITES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall des-
ignate N–95 respirator mask pickup sites in each 
community and shall provide N–95 respirator masks 
to each site, allocated according to population, to be 
distributed to the general public at no cost to the 
public. 
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(2) REQUIREMENTS
FOR
DESIGNATION
OF 
SITES.—In designating sites as N–95 respirator 
mask pickup sites under paragraph (1), the Admin-
istrator shall choose— 
(A) a location of a public entity, organiza-
tion, or business that provides essential services 
to communities, such as a post office, commu-
nity pharmacy, Federally-qualified health cen-
ter, senior center, congregate meal site, and 
COVID–19 testing or vaccination site; 
(B) a location that is easily accessible and 
appropriate to maximize the public health re-
sponse to COVID–19; and 
(C) when possible, a location that is feder-
ally operated or is a recipient of Federal funds. 
(3) REQUIREMENT
FOR
PICKUP
SITES.—If a 
site is designated as an N–95 respirator mask pick-
up site under paragraph (1)— 
(A) no individual shall be required to make 
a purchase in order to pick up N–95 respirator 
masks at such location; and 
(B) the site shall agree to display informa-
tion, supplied by the Administrator, in a promi-
nent location that— 
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(i) advertises the availability of free 
N–95 respirator masks provided by the 
Federal Government; and 
(ii) meets the requirements described 
in subsection (e)(2). 
(g) DEVELOPMENTS IN N–95 RESPIRATOR MASKS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of delivering 
and providing the best available N–95 respirator 
masks under this section, the Administrator shall 
consider new designs to create the most comfortable, 
well-fitting, and effective N–95 respirator masks 
that— 
(A) have adjustable sizing; or 
(B) are available in different sizes, includ-
ing sizes for children. 
(2) FLEXIBILITY.—For the purpose of fulfilling 
the requirements of this section, the Administrator 
may distribute respirator masks that— 
(A) are equivalent to N–95 respirator 
masks; and 
(B) have been tested by the Federal Gov-
ernment. 
(3) STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE.—If sig-
nificant improvements in N–95 respirator mask 
technology are made available, the Administrator, in 
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coordination with the Secretary, shall ensure that 
such N–95 respirator masks are included in the 
strategic national stockpile. 
(h) REQUIRED
COORDINATION
AND
CONSULTA-
TION.— 
(1) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this sec-
tion, the Administrator shall coordinate with the 
Secretary, the Assistant Secretary, the Postmaster 
General, and the heads of any other appropriate 
Federal departments or agencies. 
(2) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this sec-
tion, the Administrator shall consult with States, 
units of local government, pickup sites, and appro-
priate labor unions, including labor organizations 
representing employees of the United States Postal 
Service. 
(i) EFFECT ON REQUESTS FOR PERSONAL PROTEC-
TIVE EQUIPMENT.—Any N–95 respirator mask provided 
under this section shall not be taken into account for pur-
poses of the Federal Government responding to State or 
health care provider requests for surgical masks, N–95 
respirator masks, personal protective equipment, or other 
supplies related to COVID–19. 
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SEC. 4. HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall pro-
vide N–95 respirator masks to all individuals working in 
health care settings in the United States that are experi-
encing a shortage of such masks, including settings that 
have a short-term supply of such masks and settings that 
are practicing extended use and re-use of such masks, if 
such masks are single-use masks. 
(b) NO COST TO PERSONS OR STATES.—A person or 
State that receives N–95 respirator masks under this sec-
tion shall not be charged for the masks, for the delivery 
of the masks, or for any other administrative cost related 
to the masks. 
(c) REQUIRED COORDINATION.—In carrying out this 
section, the Administrator shall coordinate— 
(1) with the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary, 
the Postmaster General, and the heads of any other 
appropriate Federal departments or agencies; and 
(2) to the greatest extent practicable, with 
other Federal programs that provide masks or other 
personal protective equipment to individuals working 
in health care settings. 
(d) REQUIRED CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this 
section, the Administrator shall consult with health care 
providers and labor organizations representing health pro-
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fessionals and other individuals working in health care set-
tings. 
SEC. 5. USE OF AUTHORITIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this Act— 
(1) the President shall make use of any and all 
available authorities at the disposal of the Federal 
Government to procure and domestically manufac-
ture N–95 respirator masks and support the domes-
tic manufacturing of N–95 respirator masks, includ-
ing emergency authorities, such as the Defense Pro-
duction Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.), the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), 
and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.); 
and 
(2) the Administrator shall make use of au-
thorities delegated to the Administrator under title 
I and title III of the Defense Production Act of 
1950 (50 U.S.C. 4511 et seq.) to increase domestic 
production of N–95 respirator masks. 
(b) REQUIREMENT.—Any N–95 respirator masks 
procured or manufactured for purposes of carrying out 
this Act shall be purchased in accordance with Federal 
Acquisition Regulation guidance on fair and reasonable 
pricing. 
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(c) EXCESS MASKS.—Any N–95 respirator masks in 
the possession of the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency or the Department of Health and Human Services 
for purposes of carrying out this Act that have not been 
distributed as of the date described in section 6(d) shall 
be added to the strategic national stockpile. 
SEC. 6. APPROPRIATION; LIMITATIONS. 
(a) APPROPRIATION.—There is appropriated, out of 
amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, 
$5,000,000,000, to remain available until the date de-
scribed in subsection (d), to the Administrator to carry 
out this Act, provided that the Administrator uses such 
amounts as are necessary to reimburse the United States 
Postal Service for the delivery of N–95 respirator masks 
under this Act. 
(b) LIMITATION.—No funds made available under 
this section shall be provided to— 
(1) any person who is a Federal elected official 
or serving in a Senior Executive Service position; or 
(2) any entity that is controlled in whole or in 
part by a Federal elected official or serving in a 
Senior Executive Service position. 
(c) EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The amounts provided under 
this section are designated as an emergency require-
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ment pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay- 
As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). 
(2) DESIGNATION IN HOUSE AND SENATE.— 
This section is designated as an emergency require-
ment pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of section 
4001 of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the con-
current resolution on the budget for fiscal year 
2022. 
(d) DATE DESCRIBED.—The date described in this 
subsection is the date on which no new cases of COVID– 
19 are reported in the United States for a period of not 
less than 14 consecutive days. 
SEC. 7. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. 
(a) SUBMISSION OF PLAN.—Not later than 14 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
shall submit to Congress a strategic plan that includes 
monthly, measurable targets, to, as soon as practicable— 
(1) eliminate all shortages of N–95 respirator 
masks; 
(2) increase domestic production of N–95 res-
pirator masks to the greatest extent possible; 
(3) provide the greatest number possible of N– 
95 respirator masks manufactured in the United 
States; 
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(4) distribute N–95 respirator masks to the 
general public and the health care workforce in ac-
cordance with this Act; and 
(5) fulfill all other requirements of this Act. 
(b) WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTS.—Beginning 7 
days after the date on which the strategic plan is sub-
mitted under subsection (a), and every 7 days thereafter 
until the requirements of this Act are met, the Adminis-
trator shall submit to Congress a detailed report on the 
activities undertaken to fulfill the requirements of this Act 
and a timeline for when such requirements will be fulfilled, 
which shall include— 
(1) information on— 
(A) the use of funds under this Act, pro-
vided in an itemized list; 
(B) the current and projected supply of N– 
95 respirator masks; 
(C) the sources of N–95 respirator masks; 
(D) the distribution of N–95 respirator 
masks by State, geographic area, and need; and 
(E) the prices paid by the Federal Govern-
ment and to which suppliers such amounts were 
paid; and 
(2) any other information requested by Con-
gress. 
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(c) INSPECTOR GENERAL OVERSIGHT.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Inspector General of 
the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct 
monitoring and oversight of the receipt, disburse-
ment, and use of funds made available under this 
Act. 
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date described in section 6(d), the Inspector General 
of the Department of Homeland Security shall con-
duct an audit of the program established under this 
Act and submit to Congress a report on the findings 
of such audit. 
SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis-
trator’’ means the Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency. 
(2) ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Assist-
ant Secretary’’ means the Assistant Secretary for 
Preparedness and Response of the Department of 
Health and Human Services. 
(3) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ 
has the meaning given the term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ in 
section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and 
Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(e)). 
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(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 
(5) SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE POSITION.— 
The term ‘‘Senior Executive Service position’’ has 
the meaning given that term in section 3132(a) of 
title 5, United States Code. 
(6) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means— 
(A) any State of the United States; 
(B) the District of Columbia; 
(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; 
(D) Guam; 
(E) American Samoa; 
(F) the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands; 
(G) the Federated States of Micronesia; 
(H) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; 
(I) the Republic of Palau; 
(J) the United States Virgin Islands; and 
(K) each Indian Tribe. 
(7) 
UNITED
STATES.—The 
term 
‘‘United 
States’’ means— 
(A) each of the several States of the 
United States; 
(B) the District of Columbia; 
(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; 
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(D) Guam; 
(E) American Samoa; 
(F) the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands; 
(G) the Federated States of Micronesia; 
(H) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; 
(I) the Republic of Palau; 
(J) the United States Virgin Islands; and 
(K) each Indian Tribe. 
Æ 
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