Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act

House Bill 6288 - Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6288 Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act 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, 11:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6288

Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act

This bill includes a public health emergency, such as a pandemic or virus threat, within the definition of major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6288

Bill HR 6288 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6288 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6288's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of March 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6288

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6288

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6288

Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include a public health emergency in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes.

Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6288

Cedric L. Richmond

LouisianaDemocrat

Latest Bills

Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Bill HRES 1142March 28, 2026

Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act

Congressional Summary of HR 6288

Read the Full Bill

Current Status of Bill HR 6288

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6288

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6288

Primary Policy Focus

Potential Impact Areas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6288

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6288

Cedric L. Richmond

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