Urging the Administration to facilitate assistance in response to the devastating impact of COVID–19 in India.

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Explore the details of House Bill 402 Urging the Administration to facilitate assistance in response to the devastating impact of COVID–19 in India. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 402

Bill 117 H.Res. 402, titled "Urging the Administration to facilitate assistance in response to the devastating impact of COVID-19 in India," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to urge the Administration to provide assistance to India in response to the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The resolution highlights the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, including the overwhelming number of cases, shortage of medical supplies, and strain on the healthcare system. It emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and support in addressing the crisis and calls on the US government to take action to help India combat the spread of the virus and provide relief to those affected.

Specifically, the resolution calls for the Administration to facilitate the provision of medical supplies, equipment, and resources to India to help alleviate the impact of the pandemic. It also urges the Administration to work with international partners and organizations to coordinate a comprehensive response to the crisis in India. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 402 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to address the urgent need for assistance in response to the devastating impact of COVID-19 in India. It emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and support in combating the pandemic and calls on the US government to take action to help alleviate the crisis in India.

Congressional Summary of HRES 402

This resolution urges the President to facilitate private medical supply donations and to deliver urgently needed medical supplies, including oxygen generator plants, to India and countries neighboring India that are facing the spread of COVID-19.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 402

Bill HRES 402 is currently in the status of Passed in House since June 29, 2021. Bill HRES 402 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 14, 2021. Bill HRES 402's most recent activity was Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3261-3262) as of June 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 402

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 402

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Charitable contributions

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Immunology and vaccination

- India

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- International organizations and cooperation

- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 402

Urging the Administration to facilitate assistance in response to the devastating impact of COVID–19 in India.

Recognizing the devastating impact of COVID-19 in India and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to COVID assistance to India.