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US HR8640SAFEGUARD Act of 2020 Scientific Agencies Following Evidence and Guaranteeing that Unscientific Agendas are Refused and Denounced Act of 2020
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Introduced
10/20/2020
10/20/2020
In Committee
10/20/2020
10/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
SAFEGUARD Act of 2020 SAFEGUARD Act of 2020 Scientific Agencies Following Evidence and Guaranteeing that Unscientific Agendas are Refused and Denounced Act of 2020 Scientific Agencies Following Evidence and Guaranteeing that Unscientific Agendas are Refused and Denounced Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Public Health Oversight Panel and sets out its duties and membership. Generally, the panel must, in consultation with relevant advisory bodies, advise Public Health Service agencies on the scientific basis for their actions. In addition, during public health emergencies, the agencies must provide the panel with the opportunity to review the scientific basis of their regulatory activities. The agencies may not issue a regulation, order, or other guidance if the panel determines that the scientific basis of the action is incorrect or that the evidence to support the scientific basis is insufficient.
AI Summary
This bill, the SAFEGUARD Act of 2020, establishes the Public Health Oversight Panel to advise public health agencies on the scientific basis for their actions, especially during public health emergencies. The panel must review regulations, guidance, and orders issued by these agencies and can prevent them from being implemented if the panel determines the scientific basis is incorrect or the supporting evidence is insufficient. The panel is composed of the Assistant Secretary for Health as the chair and six other experts appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Bobby Rush (D)*,
Tony Cárdenas (D),
André Carson (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Chuy García (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 10/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8640/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8640/BILLS-116hr8640ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8640/BILLS-116hr8640ih.pdf.pdf |
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