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Pandemic EBT Act of 2020 [HB-6200]
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Expands authority in FY2020 for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) during a public health emergency based on COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill authorizes USDA to approve state agency plans to provide SNAP benefits to households that include at least one eligible child and may or may not be participating in SNAP. An eligible child is a child who would be receiving free or reduced-price school
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert C. Scott
Introduced In House on 03/11/2020
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Emergency Unemployment Insurance Stabilization and Access Act of 2020 [HB-6199]
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Responds to the coronavirus outbreak by expanding unemployment benefits and providing grants to states for processing and paying claims. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Labor to transfer FY2020 emergency grants to a state's Unemployment Trust Fund to administer unemployment insurance. Grant recipients must (1) require employers to notify employees at the time they lose their jobs of the availability of unemployment compensation (UC), (2) ensure that UC applications and assistance with them are accessible, and (3) take certain steps
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steven A. Horsford
Introduced In House on 03/11/2020
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Resilient Elections During Quarantines and Natural Disasters Act of 2020 [S.3440]
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Requires states and jurisdictions to adopt contingency plans and permit absentee voting in order to prevent the disruption of federal elections due to natural disasters or infectious diseases, including COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill requires each state and jurisdiction to, within 30 days, create and publish a plan to operate their federal elections if a significant number of voters or poll workers are quarantined due to COVID-19. Such plan must (1) permit registered voters to submit online requests for absentee
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 03/11/2020
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COVID–19 Child Nutrition Response Act [HB-6203]
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Modifies food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow certain waivers of program requirements with respect to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, through July 31, 2020, USDA may establish a single waiver of child nutrition program requirements for all states under the National School Lunch Program for purposes of providing meals and snacks with appropriate safety measures due to COVID-19 (States may elect to be subject to a waiver without USDA's approval.), issue a waiver of requirements to allow
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Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Introduced In House on 03/11/2020
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Covering Coronavirus Test Act of 2020 [HB-6173]
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Requires health insurance plans to cover diagnostic tests for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without imposing cost sharing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Diana DeGette
Introduced In House on 03/10/2020
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COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020 [HB-6139]
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Requires the Department of Labor to promulgate both an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard and a permanent standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (known as coronavirus or COVID-19). These standards apply to health care sector employees and other employees identified as having an elevated risk for exposure.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/10/2020
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COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020 [HB-6139]
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Requires the Department of Labor to promulgate both an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard and a permanent standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (known as coronavirus or COVID-19). These standards apply to health care sector employees and other employees identified as having an elevated risk for exposure.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/10/2020
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Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 [HB-6074]
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Provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. DIVISION A--CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 This division provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the State Department, and the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. The division funds programs that address issues such as developing, manufacturing,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Signed By President. on 03/06/2020
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Border Health Security Act of 2020 [HB-6070]
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Modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council, and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border. Specifically, the commission must cooperate with the council where appropriate, and members of the commission may provide advice or recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or Congress without authorization or a request. Both the commission and the council must develop strategic plans,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/03/2020
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Coronavirus Vaccine Act [S.3370]
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Directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to conduct or support research to develop a coronavirus vaccine.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/02/2020
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Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2020 [S.3372]
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Extends targeted liability protection to certain manufacturers, distributors, prescribers, and users of approved respiratory protective devices that are used under certain conditions during a declared public health emergency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/02/2020
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote the restoration of democracy and the defense of human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and economic pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega. [SR-525]
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This resolution calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, encourages efforts to advance electoral reforms in Nicaragua, and urges Nicaragua to implement measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the country. It also exhorts the U.S. government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the death of U.S. citizen Eddy Montes, who was shot and killed while in the custody of Nicaraguan police.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With Amendments And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/16/2020
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Cure the Coronavirus Act [HB-6019]
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Expands the tropical disease priority review voucher program to include COVID-19 (a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus), thereby providing manufacturers with incentives for development of a vaccine.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Introduced In House on 02/28/2020
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Small Business Relief From Communicable Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2020 [HB-6040]
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Expands the definition of a disaster for which the Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide disaster loans to small business concerns to include communicable diseases for which the government issues a travel alert or travel warning, and it authorizes the SBA to make interest free disaster loans to small businesses affected by a disaster for which the government issues a public health emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Introduced In House on 02/28/2020
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Emergency Response Coordinator Act of 2020 [HB-5997]
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to designate an official within the department to coordinate federal efforts with respect to COVID-19 (a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus).
Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot L. Engel
Introduced In House on 02/27/2020
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Robin Danielson Feminine Hygiene Product Safety Act of 2019 [HB-3865]
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Requires the National Institutes of Health to conduct or support research on the extent to which components (including contaminants and substances used as fragrances, colorants, dyes, and preservatives) in feminine hygiene products pose health risks to women who use the products or to the children of women who use the products during or before pregnancy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/22/2019
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Global Health Security Act of 2020 [S.3302]
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[International ]
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Establishes a permanent, presidentially appointed position to manage outbreak response efforts. Specifically, the bill establishes the role of Special Advisor for Global Health Security who shall (1) serve as the President's principal advisor on global health security and global health emergencies (2) coordinate U.S. efforts to carry out global health security activities, and (3) convene the Global Health Security Interagency Review Council. The bill establishes such council to provide policy guidance to participating agencies on global health security
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus S. King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/13/2020
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Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act [S.3309]
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Modifies funding mechanisms for the Public Health Emergency Fund and requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report specified information to Congress related to public health emergencies that are infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorist attacks, or disasters. Specifically, HHS must, upon determination of a public health emergency, convene a group of federal officials to prepare monthly reports concerning such matters as funding, collaboration, and best practices. The GAO must
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus S. King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/13/2020
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to provide support to international partners to help prevent and stop the spread of coronavirus. [SR-505]
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This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue supporting international partners to prevent and stop the spread of the coronavirus, and it encourages the U.S. government to continue working with the World Health Organization and other countries to achieve that goal.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Cassidy
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S1080) on 02/13/2020
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A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China. [SR-497]
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[Public Health ]
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This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 03/03/2020