US HB6440 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 14-1)
Status: Introduced on April 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-04-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-04-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes the National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the legislative branch and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Specifically, the commission shall (1) investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, (2) evaluate lessons learned regarding preparedness and response activities, and (3) report findings and make recommendations on preventing a similar outbreak from occurring in the future. The commission must avoid duplicating the work of other government entities and terminates 60 days after the submission of its final report.
Title
Pandemic Rapid Response Act
Sponsors
Rep. Rodney Davis [R-IL] | Rep. David Trone [D-MD] | Rep. Jeff Van Drew [R-NJ] | Rep. Fred Upton [R-MI] |
Rep. Peter King [R-NY] | Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] | Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC] | Rep. Michael Simpson [R-ID] |
Rep. Don Young [R-AK] | Rep. Frank Lucas [R-OK] | Rep. David Joyce [R-OH] | Rep. Dusty Johnson [R-SD] |
Rep. John Moolenaar [R-MI] | Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Ron Wright [R-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-04-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2020-04-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
State and local government operations
Strategic materials and reserves
World health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
State and local government operations
Strategic materials and reserves
World health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6440/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6440/BILLS-116hr6440ih.pdf |