PREP Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:32Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6206 PREP Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6206

Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 or the PREP Act of 2020

This bill authorizes the President to provide additional federal assistance following a major disaster emergency declaration related to a public health emergency, including a pandemic or virus threat, that occurs between the date of this bill's enactment and September 30, 2021.

Such additional assistance includes

unemployment assistance and lost wages,
food assistance for low-income people from Department of Agriculture surplus commodities,
legal services,
crisis counseling assistance and training, and
case management services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6206

Bill HR 6206 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6206 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6206's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6206

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6206

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Food assistance and relief

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Lawyers and legal services

- Mental health

- Nutrition and diet

- Unemployment

- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6206

PREP Act of 2020

To provide that the President may provide additional Federal assistance for an emergency related to a public health emergency, including a pandemic or virus threat, and for other purposes.

PREP Act of 2020

Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020