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H.R. 7496 (116th)

COVID PREPARE Act of 2020

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Introduced

6 July 2020

Last action

1 October 2020 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17], Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Van Taylor, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Torres Small, Xochitl [D-NM-2], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Subjects

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Summary

COVID Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch Act or the COVID PREPARE Act This bill requires federal agencies to submit to Congress plans for responding to any resurgence of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, each agency shall submit (1) an initial report detailing an action plan, informed by research and best practices learned from the onset of COVID-19 and previous presidentially declared emergencies, for addressing the needs and mitigating and eliminating the risks and challenges associated with any resurgence in COVID-19 cases; and (2) subsequent reports, on a quarterly basis until the President ends the declared emergency, that update the details submitted in the plan. The initial report shall include agency priorities for preparing for and responding to any resurgence; measurable goals specific to priorities and a time line for addressing each priority; anticipated challenges to addressing priorities and how the agency will address such challenges; how the agency will consult with Congress, the public, state and municipal governments, and relevant stakeholders while working remotely; and how the agency plans to issue relevant guidance to entities under the jurisdiction of the agency.

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Timeline

  1. 6 July 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 July 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 July 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 July 2020

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3620)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 September 2020

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 September 2020

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 September 2020

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5075)

    Source: Floor

  8. 30 September 2020

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 30 September 2020

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7496.

    Source: Floor

  10. 30 September 2020

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5075-5077)

    Source: Floor

  11. 30 September 2020

    Floor

    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 30 September 2020

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 October 2020

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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