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Bill114th CongressFiled May 16, 2016Health
H.R. 5243

Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (May 18, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Highlights:

This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to respond to the Zika virus. The bill also rescinds unobligated balances of prior appropriations.

The bill permits the funds to be used for the duration of FY2016, designates specified funds as emergency requirements, and sets forth congressional reporting and notification requirements.

Full Summary:

Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Provides appropriations to HHS for:

  • the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally;
  • the National Institutes of Health for the preclinical and clinical development of vaccines for the Zika virus; and
  • the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund within the Office of the Secretary to develop necessary countermeasures and vaccines to respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally.

(Sec. 101) Requires HHS to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare.

(Sec. 102) Requires HHS to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title.

(Sec. 103) Provides funding to the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the oversight of activities funded by this title.

TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Provides appropriations to the State Department for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Bilateral Economic Assistance, including funds for:

  • Diplomatic and Consular Programs for medical evacuations and other response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions;
  • USAID response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; and
  • Global Health Programs for mosquito control (vector control) efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus internationally.

(Sec. 201) Permits specified funds provided by this bill for Diplomatic and Consular Programs to be: (1) used for medical evacuation costs of any U.S. department or agency under Chief of Mission authority, and (2) transferred and merged with funds available for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service.

(Sec. 202) Requires the State Department or the USAID to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare.

(Sec. 203) Requires the State Department, in consultation with the USAID, to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title.

(Sec. 204) Provides funding to the USAID Office of Inspector General and the GAO for the oversight of activities funded by this title.

TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS ACT

(Sec. 301) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds that were previously provided to HHS and the State Department for the Ebola outbreak and to HHS for the Nonrecurring Expenses Fund.

(Sec. 302) Specifies that, unless otherwise indicated in this bill, the funds provided by this bill are subject to the requirements contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016.

What just happenedMay 26, 2016

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5](R-KY)Sponsor
10 cosponsors10 R
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  1. May 26, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. May 18, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 18, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H2787-2788)

  4. May 18, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 207).(text: CR H2787-2788)

  5. May 18, 2016FloorH36810

    On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 183 (Roll no. 206).

  6. May 18, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH82000

    Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair

  7. May 18, 2016FloorH36800

    Ms. Castor (FL) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

  8. May 18, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH81000

    Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the provisions of the motion sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. Sustained by the Chair.

  9. May 18, 2016FloorH36110

    Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.

    Appropriations Committee
  10. May 18, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a new text to the bill.

  11. May 18, 2016FloorH36100

    Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H2800-2803; text: CR H2800-2802)

    Appropriations Committee
  12. May 18, 2016FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2800)

  13. May 18, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5243.

  14. May 18, 2016FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243.

  15. May 18, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 736. (consideration: CR H2787-2804)

  16. May 18, 2016FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 736 passed House.

  17. May 17, 2016FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 736 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243.

  18. May 16, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

    Budget Committee
  19. May 16, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

  20. May 16, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

    Appropriations Committee
  21. May 16, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. May 16, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMay 18, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Highlights:

This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to respond to the Zika virus. The bill also rescinds unobligated balances of prior appropriations.

The bill permits the funds to be used for the duration of FY2016, designates specified funds as emergency requirements, and sets forth congressional reporting and notification requirements.

Full Summary:

Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Provides appropriations to HHS for:

  • the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally;
  • the National Institutes of Health for the preclinical and clinical development of vaccines for the Zika virus; and
  • the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund within the Office of the Secretary to develop necessary countermeasures and vaccines to respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally.

(Sec. 101) Requires HHS to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare.

(Sec. 102) Requires HHS to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title.

(Sec. 103) Provides funding to the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the oversight of activities funded by this title.

TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Provides appropriations to the State Department for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Bilateral Economic Assistance, including funds for:

  • Diplomatic and Consular Programs for medical evacuations and other response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions;
  • USAID response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; and
  • Global Health Programs for mosquito control (vector control) efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus internationally.

(Sec. 201) Permits specified funds provided by this bill for Diplomatic and Consular Programs to be: (1) used for medical evacuation costs of any U.S. department or agency under Chief of Mission authority, and (2) transferred and merged with funds available for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service.

(Sec. 202) Requires the State Department or the USAID to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare.

(Sec. 203) Requires the State Department, in consultation with the USAID, to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title.

(Sec. 204) Provides funding to the USAID Office of Inspector General and the GAO for the oversight of activities funded by this title.

TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS ACT

(Sec. 301) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds that were previously provided to HHS and the State Department for the Ebola outbreak and to HHS for the Nonrecurring Expenses Fund.

(Sec. 302) Specifies that, unless otherwise indicated in this bill, the funds provided by this bill are subject to the requirements contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016.

Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2016

Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to respond to the Zika virus.

The bill provides appropriations to HHS for:

  • the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
  • the National Institutes of Health, and
  • the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund within the Office of the Secretary.

For the State Department, the bill provides funding for:

  • the Administration of Foreign Affairs,
  • the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and
  • Bilateral Economic Assistance.

The bill sets forth congressional notification and reporting requirements that apply to the funds. It also provides funds to the Government Accountability Office and the USAID and HHS Inspectors General for the oversight of activities funded by this bill.

The bill also rescinds unobligated balances of funds that were previously provided to HHS and the State Department for the Ebola outbreak and to HHS for the Nonrecurring Expenses Fund.

Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 — Informed