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COVID Defense Act
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5461
The COVID Defense Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5461, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide funding and resources to help combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the key provisions of the COVID Defense Act is the allocation of funds to support the development and distribution of vaccines, treatments, and testing for COVID-19. This includes funding for research and development of new vaccines, as well as the purchase and distribution of existing vaccines to the public.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing access to healthcare services for individuals affected by COVID-19. This includes funding for hospitals and healthcare facilities to expand their capacity to treat patients, as well as resources to support healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. The COVID Defense Act also includes measures to support small businesses and individuals who have been economically impacted by the pandemic. This includes funding for small business loans, unemployment benefits, and other financial assistance programs to help individuals and businesses weather the economic challenges brought on by COVID-19. Overall, the COVID Defense Act aims to provide comprehensive support and resources to help the country combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its wide-ranging effects on public health and the economy.
One of the key provisions of the COVID Defense Act is the allocation of funds to support the development and distribution of vaccines, treatments, and testing for COVID-19. This includes funding for research and development of new vaccines, as well as the purchase and distribution of existing vaccines to the public.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing access to healthcare services for individuals affected by COVID-19. This includes funding for hospitals and healthcare facilities to expand their capacity to treat patients, as well as resources to support healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. The COVID Defense Act also includes measures to support small businesses and individuals who have been economically impacted by the pandemic. This includes funding for small business loans, unemployment benefits, and other financial assistance programs to help individuals and businesses weather the economic challenges brought on by COVID-19. Overall, the COVID Defense Act aims to provide comprehensive support and resources to help the country combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its wide-ranging effects on public health and the economy.
Congressional Summary of HR 5461
COVID Defense Act
This bill rescinds specified defense appropriations and authorizes funding for manufacturing and delivering COVID-19 vaccines internationally.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5461
Bill HR 5461 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2021. Bill HR 5461 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2021. Bill HR 5461's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5461
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
52Democrat Cosponsors
52Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5461
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Defense spending
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- International organizations and cooperation
- World health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5461
To rescind 1.3 percent of total defense spending and authorize the same amount for international COVID vaccine production and distribution.
COVID Defense Act
COVID Defense Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5461
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