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COVID–19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act

USA117th CongressHR-4292| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (18)
John Katko (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act This bill establishes and provides funding for the COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Program Fund. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must use the funds to set up at least 10 centers of excellence at academic medical centers to address issues associated with COVID-19 and future pandemic preparedness and response efforts. In addition, HHS must establish an advisory committee comprised of representatives from relevant federal agencies, each center of excellence, and national organizations that work with populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and other health disparities. The committee must facilitate collaboration, information-sharing, and dissemination of best practices relating to COVID-19 and future pandemic responses.
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Timeline
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2307
Introduced in Senate
  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2307
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2307: COVID–19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act of 2021
Advisory bodiesAppropriationsBlood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug therapyEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment trust fundsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMinority healthResearch administration and fundingWomen's healthWorker safety and health

COVID–19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act

USA117th CongressHR-4292| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act This bill establishes and provides funding for the COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Program Fund. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must use the funds to set up at least 10 centers of excellence at academic medical centers to address issues associated with COVID-19 and future pandemic preparedness and response efforts. In addition, HHS must establish an advisory committee comprised of representatives from relevant federal agencies, each center of excellence, and national organizations that work with populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and other health disparities. The committee must facilitate collaboration, information-sharing, and dissemination of best practices relating to COVID-19 and future pandemic responses.
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Timeline
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2307
Introduced in Senate
  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2307
    Introduced in Senate
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (18)
John Katko (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2307: COVID–19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAppropriationsBlood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug therapyEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment trust fundsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMinority healthResearch administration and fundingWomen's healthWorker safety and health