Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 26, 2022Health
H.Res. 1286
Expressing the sentiment of Congress that the Department of Health and Human Services should declare the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 26, 2022)
This resolution recommends that the Department of Health and Human Services declare a public health emergency to respond to the spread of monkeypox in countries, including the United States, where the disease is not endemic. (Monkeypox is a viral disease that is endemic to parts of Africa and causes symptoms similar to, but less severe than, smallpox.)
What just happenedJul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15](D-NY)Sponsor
29 cosponsors29 D
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- Introduced in HouseJul 26, 2022
- Jul 26, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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