U.S. Ventilator Stockpile Now Full

The U.S. stockpile of ventilators is now full, leading to the cancellation of some production contracts, saving taxpayers millions. President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost ventilator supply, resulting in over 94,000 units produced by companies like General Electric and Medtronic. The Department of Health and Human Services now holds nearly 120,000 ventilators for state and local use. However, some Democrats criticize the administration for overspending to achieve the president's goal of making the U.S. the 'king of ventilators.'

What action did the department take after filling the stockpile?

• Increased production of ventilators

• Canceled some production deals

• Sold ventilators to other countries

• Reduced the price of ventilators

Which act did President Trump invoke to boost ventilator production?

• Public Health Service Act

• National Security Act

• Defense Production Act

• Emergency Powers Act

Which company was NOT listed in the order to produce ventilators?

• Medtronic

• Tesla

• Hillrom

• General Electric

How many ventilators does the HHS currently have available?

• 150,000

• 120,000

• 100,000

• 94,000

What criticism did some Democrats have regarding the administration's ventilator strategy?

• Ignoring state and local needs

• Selling ventilators to other countries

• Overspending to fulfill a promise

• Not producing enough ventilators