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S.196: Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 24, 2017
Bill Summary
Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, upon determination of a public health emergency, to provide for the convening of a group of federal officials to prepare monthly reports concerning such matters as funding, collaboration, and best practices. The bill makes appropriations to the Public Health Emergency Fund upon determination of an emergency. Funding is...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 24, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Jan. 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |