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US HR6455COVID–19 Commission Act National Commission Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID–19) Pandemic Act
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Introduced
04/03/2020
04/03/2020
In Committee
04/03/2020
04/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
COVID-19 Commission Act COVID–19 Commission Act National Commission Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Act National Commission Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID–19) Pandemic Act This bill establishes, in the legislative branch, the National Commission Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Among other activities, the commission shall investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and make recommendations to improve preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The commission terminates 60 days after the submission of its final report.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the National Commission Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, a 25-member commission in the legislative branch, to investigate the COVID-19 pandemic and make recommendations to improve preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The commission shall examine the circumstances surrounding the emergence of COVID-19, the nation's preparedness, and the actions taken by federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. The commission is required to publish a public report with its findings and recommendations within 18 months of its initial meeting. The commission is authorized to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses and documents, and receive information from government agencies. The bill also provides for the commission's funding, staffing, and termination 60 days after the publication of its final report.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (31)
Bennie Thompson (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Ed Case (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Val Demings (D),
Marcia Fudge (D),
Al Green (D),
Debra Haaland (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
James Langevin (D),
Brenda Lawrence (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Kathleen Rice (D),
Cedric Richmond (D),
Michael San Nicolas (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Dina Titus (D),
David Trone (D),
Filemón Vela (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 04/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6455/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6455/BILLS-116hr6455ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6455/BILLS-116hr6455ih.pdf.pdf |
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