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Securing America From Epidemics Act

USA116th CongressHR-6334| House 
| Updated: 11/30/2020
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (25)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Africa Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing America From Epidemics Act This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an alliance of countries and private partners whose mission is to finance and coordinate the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats. The President must submit a report outlining (1) planned U.S. contributions to, and participation in, CEPI; (2) the manner and extent to which the United States shall participate in the governance of CEPI; and (3) how participation in CEPI supports U.S. government strategies and programs in health security and biodefense.

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Timeline
Mar 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Jul 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 18, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5880-5882)
Nov 18, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6334.
Nov 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5880-5881)
Nov 18, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5880-5881)
Nov 18, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 30, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 23, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • March 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • April 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
  • July 29, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • July 29, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • November 18, 2020
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • November 18, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5880-5882)
  • November 18, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6334.
  • November 18, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5880-5881)
  • November 18, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5880-5881)
  • November 18, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 30, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Securing America From Epidemics Act

USA116th CongressHR-6334| House 
| Updated: 11/30/2020
Securing America From Epidemics Act This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an alliance of countries and private partners whose mission is to finance and coordinate the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats. The President must submit a report outlining (1) planned U.S. contributions to, and participation in, CEPI; (2) the manner and extent to which the United States shall participate in the governance of CEPI; and (3) how participation in CEPI supports U.S. government strategies and programs in health security and biodefense.

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Jul 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 18, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5880-5882)
Nov 18, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6334.
Nov 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5880-5881)
Nov 18, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5880-5881)
Nov 18, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 30, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 23, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • March 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • April 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
  • July 29, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • July 29, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • November 18, 2020
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • November 18, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5880-5882)
  • November 18, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6334.
  • November 18, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5880-5881)
  • November 18, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5880-5881)
  • November 18, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 30, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (25)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Africa Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6800: The Heroes Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Chemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth promotion and preventive careImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationMedical researchPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentWorld health