United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7531 — Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  3. Died in session

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.

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Summary

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase Federal efforts to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies with respect to the spread of infectious diseases, and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

Health Aging Cardiovascular and respiratory health Child health Community life and organization Congressional oversight Department of Health and Human Services Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation Drug therapy Emergency medical services and trauma care Executive agency funding and structure Health care coverage and access Health information and medical records Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Health technology, devices, supplies Homelessness and emergency shelter Immunology and vaccination Infectious and parasitic diseases Strategic materials and reserves
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7531 do?
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase Federal efforts to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies with respect to the spread of infectious diseases, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7531?
HR 7531 is sponsored by Brian Higgins (D).
What is the current status of HR 7531?
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 7531?
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