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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government must take steps to end the pandemic now.
12/30/2022, 7:48 AM
Summary of Bill HCONRES 60
Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 60, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government must take steps to end the pandemic now," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to convey the belief of Congress that urgent action must be taken by the federal government to bring an end to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of implementing measures to control the spread of the virus, protect public health, and support those who have been affected by the pandemic. It calls for increased funding for testing, vaccination efforts, and healthcare resources to ensure that all Americans have access to the necessary tools to combat the virus.
Additionally, the resolution highlights the need for cooperation and coordination between federal, state, and local governments, as well as international partners, to effectively address the global health crisis. It stresses the importance of following guidance from public health experts and taking science-based approaches to combat the pandemic. Overall, Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 60 underscores the urgency of taking decisive action to end the pandemic and calls on the United States Government to prioritize the health and well-being of its citizens.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of implementing measures to control the spread of the virus, protect public health, and support those who have been affected by the pandemic. It calls for increased funding for testing, vaccination efforts, and healthcare resources to ensure that all Americans have access to the necessary tools to combat the virus.
Additionally, the resolution highlights the need for cooperation and coordination between federal, state, and local governments, as well as international partners, to effectively address the global health crisis. It stresses the importance of following guidance from public health experts and taking science-based approaches to combat the pandemic. Overall, Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 60 underscores the urgency of taking decisive action to end the pandemic and calls on the United States Government to prioritize the health and well-being of its citizens.
Congressional Summary of HCONRES 60
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress for ensuring the speediest end of the COVID-19 pandemic
- the United States and European governments should unite to enact a World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights waiver, require technology transfer, and otherwise facilitate access in low- and middle-income countries to high-quality COVID-19 mRNA vaccines; and
- vital U.S. partners, with shared values who also prioritize global cooperation and saving lives and livelihoods worldwide, should unite to remove all obstacles to global access to COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostics, treatments, oxygen, and other medical products to advance the common goal of quickly ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
The resolution states that the U.S. government has an obligation to the American people, whose taxpayer funds helped to develop lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines, to ensure that doses are ultimately delivered to those most in need around the world so as to ensure the global COVID-19 vaccination necessary to end the pandemic.
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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 60
Bill HCONRES 60 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 9, 2021. Bill HCONRES 60 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 9, 2021. Bill HCONRES 60's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 60
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
84Democrat Cosponsors
84Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 60
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Europe
- Free trade and trade barriers
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Immunology and vaccination
- Industrial facilities
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Intellectual property
- International organizations and cooperation
- Manufacturing
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Public contracts and procurement
- South Africa
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Trade agreements and negotiations
- World health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 60
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government must take steps to end the pandemic now.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government must take steps to end the pandemic now.
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