United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6271 — Unemployment Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Quarantine Order for a National or State Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Authorizes the President to treat a national or state public health emergency, including a virus threat or other health pandemic, as a major disaster for purposes of providing disaster unemployment assistance. The President may provide additional unemployment assistance to an individual who is under a quarantine order and meets certain requirements.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Labor and employment Child care and development Disaster relief and insurance Emergency medical services and trauma care Infectious and parasitic diseases Temporary and part-time employment Unemployment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6271 do?
Authorizes the President to treat a national or state public health emergency, including a virus threat or other health pandemic, as a major disaster for purposes of providing disaster unemployment assistance. The President may provide additional unemployment assistance to an individual who is under a quarantine order and meets certain requirements.
Who sponsors HR 6271?
HR 6271 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D).
What is the current status of HR 6271?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track HR 6271?
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