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Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act

USA116th CongressHR-7531| House 
| Updated: 7/9/2020
Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act This bill establishes the National Medical Command and a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and respond to infectious diseases. It also requires a strategic plan focused on treatments and vaccine development for infectious diseases.
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Timeline
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

AgingCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesStrategic materials and reserves

Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act

USA116th CongressHR-7531| House 
| Updated: 7/9/2020
Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act This bill establishes the National Medical Command and a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and respond to infectious diseases. It also requires a strategic plan focused on treatments and vaccine development for infectious diseases.
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Timeline
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesStrategic materials and reserves