Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 3, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6444
Stop COVID Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 3, 2020)
Stop China-Originated Viral Infectious Diseases Act of 2020 or the Stop COVID Act of 2020
This bill limits the immunity of foreign states from suit in the United States.
Specifically, it bars immunity for a foreign state in cases where the foreign state, whether intentionally or unintentionally, discharges a biological weapon in the United States or that results in the bodily injury of a U.S. citizen.
What just happenedApr 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5](R-TX)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 R
4cosponsors1committees3actions1related bills10subjects
- Introduced in HouseApr 3, 2020
- Apr 3, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 3, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 3, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House