US HB8678 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on October 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Pending: House Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Pending: House Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes the Global Zoonotic Disease Task Force and requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to take specified measures to respond to and prevent zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease outbreaks. The bill also authorizes a program to promote food security, global health, and biodiversity protection.
Title
Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act
Sponsors
Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] | Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] | Rep. Chrissy Houlahan [D-PA] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-11-09 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. |
2020-10-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2020-10-23 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E985-986) |
2020-10-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Agricultural education
Agricultural marketing and promotion
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural trade
Animal and plant health
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Ecology
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Food industry and services
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Foreign aid and international relief
Forests, forestry, trees
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Grain
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Land use and conservation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Meat
Multilateral development programs
National and community service
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Smuggling and trafficking
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
World health
Agricultural education
Agricultural marketing and promotion
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural trade
Animal and plant health
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Ecology
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Food industry and services
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Foreign aid and international relief
Forests, forestry, trees
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Grain
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Land use and conservation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Meat
Multilateral development programs
National and community service
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Smuggling and trafficking
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
World health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8678/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8678/BILLS-116hr8678ih.pdf |