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Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4708| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2020
James Lankford

James Lankford

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (5)
Mike Braun (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8038
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • August 14, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8038
    Introduced in House


  • September 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8038: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7929: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
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 CongressS-4708| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2020
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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8038
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • August 14, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8038
    Introduced in House


  • September 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
James Lankford

James Lankford

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (5)
Mike Braun (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8038: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7929: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • 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