PREP Act of 2020
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 11, 2020)
Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 or the PREP Act of 2020
This bill authorizes the President to provide additional federal assistance following a major disaster emergency declaration related to a public health emergency, including a pandemic or virus threat, that occurs between the date of this bill's enactment and September 30, 2021.
Such additional assistance includes
- unemployment assistance and lost wages,
- food assistance for low-income people from Department of Agriculture surplus commodities,
- legal services,
- crisis counseling assistance and training, and
- case management services.
What just happenedMar 12, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2020
- Mar 12, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - Mar 11, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Mar 11, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 11, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House