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S.2843: A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 21, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 21, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (34 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
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 Centers for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2390)
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| April 21, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |