United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7496 — COVID PREPARE Act of 2020 COVID Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch Act of 2020

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

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Summary

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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Action History

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

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3620)

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  11. Introduced in House

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Government operations and politics Cardiovascular and respiratory health Congressional oversight Emergency medical services and trauma care Health promotion and preventive care Infectious and parasitic diseases Intergovernmental relations Performance measurement State and local government operations Health programs administration and funding
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7496 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 7496?
HR 7496 is sponsored by Bradley Schneider (D).
What is the current status of HR 7496?
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 7496?
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