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COVID Defense Act

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5461

The COVID Defense Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5461, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide funding and resources to help combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the key provisions of the COVID Defense Act is the allocation of funds to support the development and distribution of vaccines, treatments, and testing for COVID-19. This includes funding for research and development of new vaccines, as well as the purchase and distribution of existing vaccines to the public.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing access to healthcare services for individuals affected by COVID-19. This includes funding for hospitals and healthcare facilities to expand their capacity to treat patients, as well as resources to support healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. The COVID Defense Act also includes measures to support small businesses and individuals who have been economically impacted by the pandemic. This includes funding for small business loans, unemployment benefits, and other financial assistance programs to help individuals and businesses weather the economic challenges brought on by COVID-19. Overall, the COVID Defense Act aims to provide comprehensive support and resources to help the country combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its wide-ranging effects on public health and the economy.

Congressional Summary of HR 5461

COVID Defense Act

This bill rescinds specified defense appropriations and authorizes funding for manufacturing and delivering COVID-19 vaccines internationally.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5461

Bill HR 5461 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2021. Bill HR 5461 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2021.  Bill HR 5461's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 30, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5461

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
52
Democrat Cosponsors
52
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5461

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Defense spending
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- International organizations and cooperation
- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5461

To rescind 1.3 percent of total defense spending and authorize the same amount for international COVID vaccine production and distribution.
COVID Defense Act
COVID Defense Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5461

Mark Pocan
Mark Pocan
WisconsinDemocrat
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New JerseyDemocrat
Juan Vargas
Juan Vargas
CaliforniaDemocrat
Nydia M. Velázquez
Nydia M. Velázquez
New YorkDemocrat
Ritchie Torres
Ritchie Torres
New YorkDemocrat
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
MichiganDemocrat

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