Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act

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.

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

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 6288

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

Disaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6288

Responsibly Responding to Pandemics ActTo 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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