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Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7929| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2020
Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
James Comer (Republican)

Rules Committee, Financial Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020 This bill establishes in the legislative branch the Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Commission to make recommendations and propose legislation for modification, consolidation, harmonization, or repeal of regulations that may impede the response to, and recovery from, the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and future pandemics. The commission must give priority to regulations that (1) were suspended or waived during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) may impede preparedness or response to a future pandemic; (3) impede or may impede public health, economic performance, or wage and employment stability; and (4) impede or may impede individuals' access to health care, employment, or other supports. The bill sets forth reporting requirements for the commission and procedures for congressional consideration of commission reports, recommendations, and proposed legislation.
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Timeline
Aug 4, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 4, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4708
Introduced in Senate
  • August 4, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 4, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4708
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8038: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • S 116-4708: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • HR 116-3269: Regulatory Improvement Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBusiness investment and capitalCardiovascular and respiratory healthCompetition and antitrustCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesLegislative rules and procedurePublic participation and lobbyingSmall businessWages and earnings

Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7929| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2020
Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020 This bill establishes in the legislative branch the Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Commission to make recommendations and propose legislation for modification, consolidation, harmonization, or repeal of regulations that may impede the response to, and recovery from, the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and future pandemics. The commission must give priority to regulations that (1) were suspended or waived during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) may impede preparedness or response to a future pandemic; (3) impede or may impede public health, economic performance, or wage and employment stability; and (4) impede or may impede individuals' access to health care, employment, or other supports. The bill sets forth reporting requirements for the commission and procedures for congressional consideration of commission reports, recommendations, and proposed legislation.
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Timeline
Aug 4, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 4, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4708
Introduced in Senate
  • August 4, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 4, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4708
    Introduced in Senate
Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
James Comer (Republican)

Rules Committee, Financial Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8038: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • S 116-4708: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • HR 116-3269: Regulatory Improvement Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBusiness investment and capitalCardiovascular and respiratory healthCompetition and antitrustCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesLegislative rules and procedurePublic participation and lobbyingSmall businessWages and earnings