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COVID–19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3669| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2020
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
COVID-19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020 This bill addresses the role of the United States in the global response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and future pandemics. Specifically, the bill authorizes measures to facilitate the repatriation of U.S. nationals who are abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also provides support for international organizations, including through (1) providing payments to organizations that address global humanitarian needs, and (2) advocating for the establishment of a World Bank Trust Fund to aid countries responding to epidemics and pandemics. Further, the bill establishes measures related to refugee, humanitarian, and migration matters during the pandemic, such as those facilitating humanitarian assistance to countries affected by COVID-19, addressing threats to women and girls, and restricting deportation of foreign nationals. The bill establishes leadership roles for the U.S. Agency for International Development, the State Department, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should an infectious disease with pandemic potential break out outside the United States. The bill also creates the role of Special Advisor to the President for Global Health Security, who shall coordinate the U.S. response to global health security emergencies. Further, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to automatically extend certain immigration-related statuses, such as employment authorizations, that would otherwise expire during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also allows a Peace Corps volunteer whose period of service was terminated due to COVID-19 to file for pandemic-related unemployment benefits.
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Timeline
May 7, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • May 7, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAfrican Development FoundationAir qualityAnimal and plant healthAppropriationsAsiaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild healthChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against womenCrime victimsDepartment of StateDetention of personsDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental healthEuropeEuropean UnionExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFamily planning and birth controlFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForeign loans and debtGaza StripGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHIV/AIDSHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInter-American FoundationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranLatin AmericaMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMexicoMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMultilateral development programsNational and community serviceNews media and reportingNorth KoreaPeace CorpsPerformance measurementProtest and dissentPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRussiaSanctionsScientific communicationSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanTravel and tourismUnemploymentUnited NationsU.S. Agency for Global MediaVenezuelaViolent crimeVisas and passportsWest BankWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorker safety and healthWorld health

COVID–19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3669| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2020
COVID-19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020 This bill addresses the role of the United States in the global response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and future pandemics. Specifically, the bill authorizes measures to facilitate the repatriation of U.S. nationals who are abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also provides support for international organizations, including through (1) providing payments to organizations that address global humanitarian needs, and (2) advocating for the establishment of a World Bank Trust Fund to aid countries responding to epidemics and pandemics. Further, the bill establishes measures related to refugee, humanitarian, and migration matters during the pandemic, such as those facilitating humanitarian assistance to countries affected by COVID-19, addressing threats to women and girls, and restricting deportation of foreign nationals. The bill establishes leadership roles for the U.S. Agency for International Development, the State Department, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should an infectious disease with pandemic potential break out outside the United States. The bill also creates the role of Special Advisor to the President for Global Health Security, who shall coordinate the U.S. response to global health security emergencies. Further, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to automatically extend certain immigration-related statuses, such as employment authorizations, that would otherwise expire during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also allows a Peace Corps volunteer whose period of service was terminated due to COVID-19 to file for pandemic-related unemployment benefits.
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Timeline
May 7, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • May 7, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAfrican Development FoundationAir qualityAnimal and plant healthAppropriationsAsiaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild healthChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against womenCrime victimsDepartment of StateDetention of personsDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental healthEuropeEuropean UnionExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFamily planning and birth controlFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForeign loans and debtGaza StripGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHIV/AIDSHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInter-American FoundationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranLatin AmericaMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMexicoMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMultilateral development programsNational and community serviceNews media and reportingNorth KoreaPeace CorpsPerformance measurementProtest and dissentPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRussiaSanctionsScientific communicationSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanTravel and tourismUnemploymentUnited NationsU.S. Agency for Global MediaVenezuelaViolent crimeVisas and passportsWest BankWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorker safety and healthWorld health