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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 21, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 391

Global Health Security Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 28, 2021)

Global Health Security Act of 2021

This bill directs the United States to implement a strategy to strengthen global health security, including by requiring the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council to implement the Global Health Security Agenda. The agenda is an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats.

The council's responsibilities include (1) providing policy recommendations on agenda-related goals, objectives, implementation, and other international efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response; (2) helping federal agencies with implementation; and (3) reviewing the progress and challenges in achieving U.S. commitments, including assistance to help other countries meet agenda targets. The bill also directs the federal agencies involved with the agenda to prioritize its implementation and to take certain steps to achieve that goal.

The President shall coordinate a strategy for responding to global health security emergencies and submit a report on the implementation of this strategy.

Additionally, the Department of State should seek to enter into negotiations with donors, relevant United Nations agencies, and other multilateral stakeholders to establish a Fund for Global Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness that (1) closes gaps in global health security and pandemic preparedness; and (2) builds capacity in eligible partner countries related to global health security, infectious disease control, and pandemic preparedness. The fund should provide grants, technical assistance, and innovative funding mechanisms to achieve its purposes.

What just happenedJul 12, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
77 cosponsors71 D6 R
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  1. Jul 12, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Jun 28, 2021FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 28, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 307 - 112 (Roll no. 188). (text: CR H3165-3169)

  4. Jun 28, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 307 - 112 (Roll no. 188).(text: CR H3165-3169)

  5. Jun 28, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3224-3225)

  6. Jun 28, 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.

  7. Jun 28, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 391.

  8. Jun 28, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3165-3171)

  9. Jun 28, 2021FloorH30300

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

  10. Mar 25, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Mar 25, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Jan 21, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 28, 202153

Global Health Security Act of 2021

This bill directs the United States to implement a strategy to strengthen global health security, including by requiring the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council to implement the Global Health Security Agenda. The agenda is an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats.

The council's responsibilities include (1) providing policy recommendations on agenda-related goals, objectives, implementation, and other international efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response; (2) helping federal agencies with implementation; and (3) reviewing the progress and challenges in achieving U.S. commitments, including assistance to help other countries meet agenda targets. The bill also directs the federal agencies involved with the agenda to prioritize its implementation and to take certain steps to achieve that goal.

The President shall coordinate a strategy for responding to global health security emergencies and submit a report on the implementation of this strategy.

Additionally, the Department of State should seek to enter into negotiations with donors, relevant United Nations agencies, and other multilateral stakeholders to establish a Fund for Global Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness that (1) closes gaps in global health security and pandemic preparedness; and (2) builds capacity in eligible partner countries related to global health security, infectious disease control, and pandemic preparedness. The fund should provide grants, technical assistance, and innovative funding mechanisms to achieve its purposes.

Introduced in HouseJan 21, 2021

Global Health Security Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council to implement the Global Health Security Agenda, an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats.

The council's responsibilities include (1) providing policy recommendations on agenda-related goals, objectives, and implementation; (2) helping federal agencies with implementation; and (3) reviewing the progress and challenges in achieving U.S. commitments, including assistance to help other countries meet agenda targets. The bill also directs the federal agencies involved with the agenda to prioritize its implementation and to take certain steps to achieve that goal.

The President shall also appoint a U.S. Coordinator for Global Health Security to coordinate and report on the interagency process for responding to global health security emergencies.

Global Health Security Act of 2021 — Informed