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Border Health Security Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4812| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2021
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Health Security Act of 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6070
Border Health Security Act of 2020
Jul 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2570
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Jul 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6070
    Border Health Security Act of 2020


  • July 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2570
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • July 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Border Health Security Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4812| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2021
Border Health Security Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6070
Border Health Security Act of 2020
Jul 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2570
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Jul 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6070
    Border Health Security Act of 2020


  • July 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2570
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • July 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-2570: Border Health Security Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ArizonaAtmospheric science and weatherCaliforniaCanadaCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMexicoNew MexicoState and local government operationsTerrorismTexas