PAUSE Act of 2022

Hozzl · 2022-09-04T07:55:27Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4088 PAUSE Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/4/2022, 7:55 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4088

Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022 or the PAUSE Act of 2022

This bill maintains immigration restrictions put in place under public health emergency authorities to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 from foreign countries.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from rescinding or reducing the stringency of the restrictions. It also prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from stopping or reducing enforcement of the restrictions. These prohibitions remain in effect until (1) federal and state COVID-19 emergency orders are lifted, and (2) the risk of introducing COVID-19 in or from Canada and Mexico is minimal.

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Current Status of Bill S 4088

Bill S 4088 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2022. Bill S 4088 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 26, 2022. Bill S 4088's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 356. as of April 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4088

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4088

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Immigration status and procedures

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Travel and tourism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4088

PAUSE Act of 2022

Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID–19 Act of 2022

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.