Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) led 21 other members of Congress in introducing a resolution expressing support for the United States Government to be a guaranteed buyer of vaccines and for the United States to develop a ‘‘Marshall Plan’’ for vaccinations to ensure a global recovery from COVID-19. 
 
The resolution, states: 
 
“Whereas just as the Marshall Plan aided in Europe’s recovery from the devastation of World War II, the commitment of United States vaccine resources can save countless lives and contribute to the recovery of global economies by leading a global vaccination initiative to beat back the pandemic and build response capacity for the future;...” 
 
Rep. Auchincloss introduced this resolution after sending a letter to President Biden urging the Administration to swiftly use funds appropriated by Congress to purchase, manufacture, and distribute critically needed medical supplies and equipment globally. Earlier this year, Auchincloss published an oped calling to the United States to create a “Marshall Plan for Vaccines.”  
 
Joining in signing Auchincloss’ resolution are: Adriano Espaillat (D, NY-13),  Deborah Ross (D, NC-02), Dina Titus (D, NV-01), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D, DC), Jamaal Bowman (D, NY-16), James P. McGovern (D, MA-02), Jesús G. “Chuy” García (D, IL-04), Joe Neguse (D, CO-02), John Larson (D, CT-01), Judy Chu (D, CA-27), Kai Kahele (D, HI-02), Mark Pocan (D, WI-02), Mark Takano (D, CA-41), Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10), Nikema Williams (D, GA-05), Peter Welch (D, VT), Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D, IL-08), Ro Khanna (D, CA-17), Sara Jacobs (D, CA-53), and Scott Peters (D, CA-52).