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H.R.7496

H.R.7496: COVID PREPARE Act of 2020

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About This Bill

Introduced July 6, 2020
Latest Major Action Oct. 1, 2020

Bill Sponsor

Brad Schneider (D-Ill.)

Bill Cosponsors

31 (28 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Oct. 1, 2020
Engrossed in House - Sept. 30, 2020
Introduced in House - July 6, 2020

Bill Summary

COVID Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch Act of 2020 or the COVID PREPARE Act of 2020 This bill requires federal agencies to submit to Congress plans for responding to any resurgence of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, each agency shall submit (1) an initial report detailing an action plan, informed by research and best practices learned from the onset of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 8 statements associated with H.R.7496.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Oct. 1, 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 30, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 30, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 30, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7496.
Sept. 30, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 30, 2020	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5075)
Sept. 30, 2020	Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sept. 30, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5075-5077)
Sept. 16, 2020	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sept. 16, 2020	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 6, 2020	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
July 6, 2020	Introduced in the House by Brad Schneider (D-Ill.)

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