Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 9, 2020Health
H.R. 7531
Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 9, 2020)
Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act
This bill establishes the National Medical Command and a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and respond to infectious diseases. It also requires a strategic plan focused on treatments and vaccine development for infectious diseases.
What just happenedJul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 9, 2020
- Jul 9, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House