HJR76 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Mike Ball Ritchie Whorton
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Federal government, urged to increase manufacture of essential drugs in the United States
Summary: HJR76 is a non-binding Alabama House Joint Resolution urging the federal government to increase the manufacture of essential drugs in the United States.
What This Bill Does
The resolution urges the Biden administration, the U.S. Congress, the FDA, and other relevant federal agencies to take reasonable steps to increase domestic production of essential drugs. It emphasizes concerns about heavy reliance on foreign manufacturers, noting that a large share of antibiotics and other essentials are produced abroad, which could be risky during a pandemic. It calls for copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Alabama's congressional delegation, and the FDA Commissioner to convey Alabama's position.

Who It Affects
Federal government agencies and lawmakers (e.g., FDA, Congress, and the President) to consider and pursue actions that encourage domestic drug manufacturing.
Alabama residents and the broader U.S. public who rely on essential medications, who could benefit from increased domestic production and improved drug supply security.

Key Provisions
It urges the federal government to use reasonable means to encourage increased manufacture of essential drugs within the United States.
It cites concerns about the high share of essential drugs produced in foreign countries (e.g., up to 90% of antibiotics) and states dependence on foreign production is dangerous, especially during pandemics.
It directs that copies of the resolution be delivered to President Biden, Alabama's congressional delegation, and the FDA Commissioner to communicate Alabama's position.
It is a non-binding joint resolution adopted by the Alabama Legislature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative