Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022

Senate Bill 4036 - Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T23:48:37Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4036 Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4036

Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to meet conditions related to notification and planning before terminating certain restrictions on imports and individuals entering the United States.

Current law authorizes HHS to restrict entries and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. HHS exercised this authority as part of its COVID-19 response, including to allow for the expulsion of undocumented migrants at the border without any asylum processing.

Under this bill, HHS may not terminate the restrictions for (1) at least 60 days after it notifies Congress of the end of the COVID-19 emergency, and (2) at least 30 days after it submits to Congress a plan for addressing the possible influx of migrants or imports resulting from lifting the restrictions.

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Current Status of Bill S 4036

Bill S 4036 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2022. Bill S 4036 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 7, 2022. Bill S 4036's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 7, 2022