Pandemic Rapid Response Act This bill establishes the National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the legislative branch and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Specifically, the commission shall (1) investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, (2) evaluate lessons learned regarding preparedness and response activities, and (3) report findings and make recommendations on preventing a similar outbreak from occurring in the future. The commission must avoid duplicating the work of other government entities and terminates 60 days after the submission of its final report.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Advisory bodiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesWorld health
Pandemic Rapid Response Act
USA116th CongressHR-6440| House
| Updated: 4/3/2020
Pandemic Rapid Response Act This bill establishes the National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the legislative branch and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Specifically, the commission shall (1) investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, (2) evaluate lessons learned regarding preparedness and response activities, and (3) report findings and make recommendations on preventing a similar outbreak from occurring in the future. The commission must avoid duplicating the work of other government entities and terminates 60 days after the submission of its final report.
Advisory bodiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesWorld health