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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 6, 2020Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 7496

COVID PREPARE Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 30, 2020)

COVID Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch Act of 2020 or the COVID PREPARE Act of 2020

This bill requires federal agencies to submit to Congress plans for responding to any resurgence of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, each agency shall submit (1) an initial report detailing an action plan, informed by research and best practices learned from the onset of COVID-19 and previous presidentially declared emergencies, for addressing the needs and mitigating and eliminating the risks and challenges associated with any resurgence in COVID-19 cases; and (2) subsequent reports, on a quarterly basis until the President ends the declared emergency, that update the details submitted in the plan.

The initial report shall include

  • agency priorities for preparing for and responding to any resurgence;
  • measurable goals specific to priorities and a time line for addressing each priority;
  • anticipated challenges to addressing priorities and how the agency will address such challenges;
  • how the agency will consult with Congress, the public, state and municipal governments, and relevant stakeholders while working remotely; and
  • how the agency plans to issue relevant guidance to entities under the jurisdiction of the agency.

What just happenedOct 1, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10](D-IL)Sponsor
31 cosponsors28 D3 R
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  1. Oct 1, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 30, 2020FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 30, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5075)

  4. Sep 30, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Sep 30, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7496.

  6. Sep 30, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5075-5077)

  7. Sep 30, 2020FloorH30300

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

  8. Sep 16, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  9. Sep 16, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  10. Jul 22, 2020IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3620)

  11. Jul 6, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. Jul 6, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jul 6, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 30, 202053

COVID Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch Act of 2020 or the COVID PREPARE Act of 2020

This bill requires federal agencies to submit to Congress plans for responding to any resurgence of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, each agency shall submit (1) an initial report detailing an action plan, informed by research and best practices learned from the onset of COVID-19 and previous presidentially declared emergencies, for addressing the needs and mitigating and eliminating the risks and challenges associated with any resurgence in COVID-19 cases; and (2) subsequent reports, on a quarterly basis until the President ends the declared emergency, that update the details submitted in the plan.

The initial report shall include

  • agency priorities for preparing for and responding to any resurgence;
  • measurable goals specific to priorities and a time line for addressing each priority;
  • anticipated challenges to addressing priorities and how the agency will address such challenges;
  • how the agency will consult with Congress, the public, state and municipal governments, and relevant stakeholders while working remotely; and
  • how the agency plans to issue relevant guidance to entities under the jurisdiction of the agency.
Introduced in HouseJul 6, 2020

COVID Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch Act or the COVID PREPARE Act

This bill requires federal agencies to submit to Congress plans for responding to any resurgence of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, each agency shall submit (1) an initial report detailing an action plan, informed by research and best practices learned from the onset of COVID-19 and previous presidentially declared emergencies, for addressing the needs and mitigating and eliminating the risks and challenges associated with any resurgence in COVID-19 cases; and (2) subsequent reports, on a quarterly basis until the President ends the declared emergency, that update the details submitted in the plan.

The initial report shall include

  • agency priorities for preparing for and responding to any resurgence;
  • measurable goals specific to priorities and a time line for addressing each priority;
  • anticipated challenges to addressing priorities and how the agency will address such challenges;
  • how the agency will consult with Congress, the public, state and municipal governments, and relevant stakeholders while working remotely; and
  • how the agency plans to issue relevant guidance to entities under the jurisdiction of the agency.
COVID PREPARE Act of 2020 — Informed