Expired
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March 22, 2020 · 2,216 days ago
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On March 22, 2020, the Trump administration issued a memorandum (2020-06476) directing federal support for governors' deployment of the National Guard to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The memorandum authorized the use of National Guard troops under state control for COVID-19 related missions including staffing testing sites, assisting with hospital operations, and supporting supply distribution. The confirmed direct effect was the mobilization of National Guard personnel in multiple states to assist with pandemic response operations.
Expired
TERM 1
March 18, 2020 · 2,220 days ago
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Executive Order 13909 was signed on March 18, 2020, directing the prioritization and allocation of health and medical resources to respond to COVID-19 spread. The order invoked the Defense Production Act to enable the federal government to require private manufacturers to produce medical supplies and equipment needed for pandemic response. The order authorized federal officials to requisition ventilators, personal protective equipment, and other medical resources from private manufacturers and direct their distribution to areas with greatest need.