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Emergency Response Coordinator Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 3:56 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5997

Emergency Response Coordinator Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to designate an official within the department to coordinate federal efforts with respect to COVID-19 (a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus).

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Current Status of Bill HR 5997

Bill HR 5997 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill HR 5997 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2020.  Bill HR 5997's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 27, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5997

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5997

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Health programs administration and funding
- Infectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5997

Emergency Response Coordinator Act of 2020
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate an official within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate the efforts of Federal departments and agencies with respect to COVID-19.
Emergency Response Coordinator Act of 2020

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5997

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