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Border Health Security Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3436| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2020
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Health Security Act of 2020 This bill modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council, and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border. Specifically, the commission must cooperate with the council where appropriate, and both the commission and the council must develop strategic plans, work plans, evaluations, and reports concerning their activities. The Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to (1) eligible entities in border areas to address recommendations of the commission and the council to improve the health of border area residents; and (2) trauma centers, public health entities, and state, local, or tribal entities for infectious disease surveillance activities in border areas. In addition, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response may coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security in establishing a system that alerts clinicians and public health officials to emerging health threats in border areas. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate commission and council activities every two years.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6070
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 3, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6070
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  • HR 116-6070: Border Health Security Act of 2020
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Border Health Security Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3436| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2020
Border Health Security Act of 2020 This bill modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council, and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border. Specifically, the commission must cooperate with the council where appropriate, and both the commission and the council must develop strategic plans, work plans, evaluations, and reports concerning their activities. The Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to (1) eligible entities in border areas to address recommendations of the commission and the council to improve the health of border area residents; and (2) trauma centers, public health entities, and state, local, or tribal entities for infectious disease surveillance activities in border areas. In addition, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response may coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security in establishing a system that alerts clinicians and public health officials to emerging health threats in border areas. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate commission and council activities every two years.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6070
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 3, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6070
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6070: Border Health Security Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesArizonaBuilding constructionCaliforniaCanadaCancerChemical and biological weaponsChild healthCrime preventionDental careDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMexicoMinority healthNew MexicoNutrition and dietSex and reproductive healthTerrorismTexasViolent crimeWomen's healthWorld health