H.R.471: PAUSE Act of 2021

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Jan. 25, 2021
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2021

Bill Cosponsors

94 (All Republicans)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2021 or the PAUSE Act of 2021 This bill maintains immigration restrictions put in place under public health emergency authorities to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) from foreign countries. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from rescinding or reducing the stringency of the restrictions. It...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 11 statements associated with H.R.471.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Feb. 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan. 25, 2021

Introduced in the House by Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.)

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