US HB6548 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)
Status: Introduced on April 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-04-17 - 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 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-04-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes, in the legislative branch, the National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Among other activities, the commission shall investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and make recommendations on preventing a similar outbreak from occurring in the future. The commission terminates 90 days after the submission of its final report.
Title
National Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA] | Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] |
| Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Rebecca Sherrill [D-NJ] | Rep. David Trone [D-MD] |
| Rep. Denny Heck [D-WA] | Rep. Jason Crow [D-CO] | Rep. Madeleine Dean [D-PA] | Rep. Susan Wild [D-PA] |
| Rep. John Larson [D-CT] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-04-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4132 (Related) 2020-07-01 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4138-4139)
HB8358 (Related) 2020-09-23 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
SB4666 (Related) 2020-09-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HB8358 (Related) 2020-09-23 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
SB4666 (Related) 2020-09-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Intergovernmental relations
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations
Border security and unlawful immigration
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Intergovernmental relations
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6548/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6548/BILLS-116hr6548ih.pdf |
