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US HR6334

Securing America From Epidemics Act


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Introduced
03/23/2020
In Committee
07/29/2020
Crossed Over
11/30/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Securing America From Epidemics Act Securing America From Epidemics Act This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an alliance of countries and private partners whose mission is to finance and coordinate the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats. The President must submit a report outlining (1) planned U.S. contributions to, and participation in, CEPI; (2) the manner and extent to which the United States shall participate in the governance of CEPI; and (3) how participation in CEPI supports U.S. government strategies and programs in health security and biodefense.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), a global alliance that finances and coordinates the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats. The President must submit a report outlining the planned U.S. contributions to and participation in CEPI, the manner and extent of that participation, and how it supports U.S. government strategies and programs in health security and biodefense. The bill also authorizes the use of certain foreign assistance funds for U.S. contributions to CEPI.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 11/30/2020)

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