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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 23, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 2118

Securing America From Epidemics Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 20, 2021)

Securing America From Epidemics Act

This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, 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 report on certain matters concerning U.S. participation in coalition activities, including how this participation supports health security and biodefense priorities.

What just happenedJul 21, 2021

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
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Jul 20, 2021FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721)

  3. Jul 20, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721)

  4. Jul 20, 2021FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 2118 are considered vacated.

  5. Jul 19, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Jul 19, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2118.

  7. Jul 19, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3654-3655; text: CR H3652-3653)

  8. Jul 19, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Mar 25, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Mar 25, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Mar 23, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Mar 23, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Mar 23, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 20, 202153

Securing America From Epidemics Act

This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, 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 report on certain matters concerning U.S. participation in coalition activities, including how this participation supports health security and biodefense priorities.

Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2021

Securing America From Epidemics Act

This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, 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 report on certain matters concerning U.S. participation in coalition activities, including how this participation supports health security and biodefense priorities.

Securing America From Epidemics Act — Informed