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HR 5243 — Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

Last action — Received in the Senate.

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Summary

Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Provides appropriations to HHS for: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally; the National Institutes of Health for the preclinical and clinical development of vaccines for the Zika virus; and the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund within the Office of the Secretary to develop necessary countermeasures and vaccines to respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally. (Sec. 101) Requires HHS to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare. (Sec. 102) Requires HHS to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title. (Sec. 103) Provides funding to the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the oversight of activities funded by this title. TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF STATE Provides appropriations to the State Department for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Bilateral Economic Assistance, including funds for: Diplomatic and Consular Programs for medical evacuations and other response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; USAID response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; and Global Health Programs for mosquito control (vector control) efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus internationally. (Sec. 201) Permits specified funds provided by this bill for Diplomatic and Consular Programs to be: (1) used for medical evacuation costs of any U.S. department or agency under Chief of Mission authority, and (2) transferred and merged with funds available for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service. (Sec. 202) Requires the State Department or the USAID to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare. (Sec. 203) Requires the State Department, in consultation with the USAID, to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title. (Sec. 204) Provides funding to the USAID Office of Inspector General and the GAO for the oversight of activities funded by this title. TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS ACT (Sec. 301) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds that were previously provided to HHS and the State Department for the Ebola outbreak and to HHS for the Nonrecurring Expenses Fund. (Sec. 302) Specifies that, unless otherwise indicated in this bill, the funds provided by this bill are subject to the requirements contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate.

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

  3. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H2787-2788)

  4. On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 183 (Roll no. 206).

  5. Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair

  6. Ms. Castor (FL) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

  7. Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.

  8. Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the provisions of the motion sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. Sustained by the Chair.

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a new text to the bill.

  10. Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H2800-2803; text: CR H2800-2802)

  11. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2800)

  12. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5243.

  13. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243.

  14. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 736. (consideration: CR H2787-2804)

  15. Rule H. Res. 736 passed House.

  16. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 736 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243.

  17. Referred to House Budget

  18. Referred to House Appropriations

  19. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  20. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5243 do?
Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Provides appropriations to HHS for: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally; the National Institutes of Health for the preclinical and clinical development of vaccines for the Zika virus; and the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund within the Office of the Secretary to develop necessary countermeasures and vaccines to respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally. (Sec. 101) Requires HHS to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare. (Sec. 102) Requires HHS to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title. (Sec. 103) Provides funding to the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the oversight of activities funded by this title. TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF STATE Provides appropriations to the State Department for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Bilateral Economic Assistance, including funds for: Diplomatic and Consular Programs for medical evacuations and other response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; USAID response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; and Global Health Programs for mosquito control (vector control) efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus internationally. (Sec. 201) Permits specified funds provided by this bill for Diplomatic and Consular Programs to be: (1) used for medical evacuation costs of any U.S. department or agency under Chief of Mission authority, and (2) transferred and merged with funds available for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service. (Sec. 202) Requires the State Department or the USAID to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare. (Sec. 203) Requires the State Department, in consultation with the USAID, to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title. (Sec. 204) Provides funding to the USAID Office of Inspector General and the GAO for the oversight of activities funded by this title. TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS ACT (Sec. 301) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds that were previously provided to HHS and the State Department for the Ebola outbreak and to HHS for the Nonrecurring Expenses Fund. (Sec. 302) Specifies that, unless otherwise indicated in this bill, the funds provided by this bill are subject to the requirements contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016.
Who sponsors HR 5243?
HR 5243 is sponsored by Harold Rogers (R).
What is the current status of HR 5243?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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