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Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8038| House 
| Updated: 8/14/2020
Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (5)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)

Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform 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 to reduce compliance costs, encourage growth and innovation, improve competitiveness, and protect public safety. The commission must give priority to regulations (1) the repeal or modification of which may assist recovery or response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and future pandemics, (2) that impose disproportionately high costs on a small entity, (3) that create substantial recurring paperwork burdens or transaction costs, or (4) that could be made more effective while reducing regulatory costs. 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 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 14, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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 14, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 14, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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

  • S 116-4708: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7929: 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-8038| House 
| Updated: 8/14/2020
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 to reduce compliance costs, encourage growth and innovation, improve competitiveness, and protect public safety. The commission must give priority to regulations (1) the repeal or modification of which may assist recovery or response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and future pandemics, (2) that impose disproportionately high costs on a small entity, (3) that create substantial recurring paperwork burdens or transaction costs, or (4) that could be made more effective while reducing regulatory costs. 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 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 14, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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 14, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 14, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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 (5)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)

Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 116-4708: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7929: 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