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H.R.5044: Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 25, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 21, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
191 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 25, 2016
Bill Summary
This bill provides FY2016 emergency supplemental appropriations to the Departments of State and Health and Human Services (HHS) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus and other infectious diseases. The bill specifies permissible uses for the funds and designates the funds as an emergency requirement, which exempts the funds from discretionary spending limits. The bill provides appropriations to HHS for: the Food and Drug...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 21, 2016 |
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Lowey. Petition No: 114-5. (Discharge petition text with signatures.) |
April 25, 2016 |
Referred to House Budget
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April 25, 2016 |
Referred to House Appropriations
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April 25, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.) |