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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 23, 2020International Affairs
H.R. 6334

Securing America From Epidemics Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 18, 2020)

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.

What just happenedNov 30, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7](D-CA)Sponsor
25 cosponsors22 D3 R
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  1. Nov 30, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Nov 18, 2020FloorH38310

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

  3. Nov 18, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5880-5881)

  4. Nov 18, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5880-5881)

  5. Nov 18, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6334.

  6. Nov 18, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5880-5882)

  7. Nov 18, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Apr 3, 2020Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

    Africa Subcommittee
  11. Mar 23, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Mar 23, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Mar 23, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 18, 202053

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.

Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2020

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.

Securing America From Epidemics Act — Informed