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Pandemic Rapid Response Act

USA116th CongressHR-6440| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2020
Rodney Davis

Rodney Davis

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (14)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Apr 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2020
    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.
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Timeline
Apr 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Rodney Davis

Rodney Davis

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (14)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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