To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: In his first few days in office, President Joseph Biden issued 10 Executive Orders to address to the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These orders signal that the Biden Administration intends for the federal government to play a larger role in the response to COVID-19. EO 14001: A Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain: This order directs the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the heads of appropriate agencies to review the availability of critical materials, treatments, and supplies needed to combat COVID-19. These supplies include personal protective equipment as well as resources necessary to produce and distribute tests and vaccinations. The officials are then to assess whether United States industry can provide such supplies in a timely manner, and, if not, the head of the relevant agency shall promptly revise its plan and take appropriate action to address shortfalls as soon as possible.