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COVID PREPARE Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7496| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (31)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
COVID Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch Act of 2020 or the COVID PREPARE Act of 2020 This bill 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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Timeline
Jul 6, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jul 22, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3620)
Sep 16, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 16, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 30, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5075-5077)
Sep 30, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7496.
Sep 30, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 30, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5075)
Sep 30, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 1, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • July 6, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


  • July 22, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3620)


  • September 16, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 16, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 30, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5075-5077)


  • September 30, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7496.


  • September 30, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 30, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5075)


  • September 30, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 1, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsPerformance measurementState and local government operations

COVID PREPARE Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7496| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
COVID Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch Act of 2020 or the COVID PREPARE Act of 2020 This bill 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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Timeline
Jul 6, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jul 22, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3620)
Sep 16, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 16, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 30, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5075-5077)
Sep 30, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7496.
Sep 30, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 30, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5075)
Sep 30, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 1, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • July 6, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


  • July 22, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3620)


  • September 16, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 16, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 30, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5075-5077)


  • September 30, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7496.


  • September 30, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 30, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5075)


  • September 30, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 1, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (31)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsPerformance measurementState and local government operations