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Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2020 [HB-6500]
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Terminates (1) the taxpayer election to designate $3 of income tax liability for financing of presidential election campaigns, (2) the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and (3) the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. The Department of the Treasury must transfer funds remaining in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services to acquire unexpired personal protective equipment (including face masks) for the strategic national stockpile.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 04/14/2020
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Pandemic Rapid Response Act [HB-6440]
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Establishes the National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the legislative branch and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Specifically, the commission shall (1) investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, (2) evaluate lessons learned regarding preparedness and response activities, and (3) report findings and make recommendations on preventing a similar outbreak from occurring in the future. The commission must avoid duplicating the work of other government entities and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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National Commission on COVID-19 Act [HB-6429]
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Establishes the National Commission on COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the legislative branch to assess the emergence, spread, and response to the disease in the United States and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. The commission must issue a report with findings and recommendations concerning, among other topics, surveillance, testing, treatment, and vaccines; medical devices, drugs, and other supplies, including personal protective equipment; preparedness and capacity of the U.S. health care system; certain federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 04/06/2020
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Securing the National Supply Chain Act of 2020 [HB-6443]
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Provides various tax credits related to economically distressed zones, including a tax credit based on the amount of wages paid by an employer to employees in such a zone. The bill also establishes a procedure for state and local governments to apply for designation as an economically distressed zone.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act [HB-6431]
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Establishes in the legislative branch a National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies. Not later than 18 months after this bill's enactment, the commission shall report to the President and Congress regarding (1) which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential; and (2) actions states should take to be better prepared, national federal stockpile requirements, and national surge capacity infrastructure deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. States that fail to implement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Preparedness, Response, And Recovery. on 06/01/2020
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American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act [HB-6406]
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To require personal protective equipment to be included in the strategic national stockpile, and to require the Federal Government to procure such equipment from United States sources, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted S. Yoho
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 03/27/2020
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American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act [HB-6406]
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To require personal protective equipment to be included in the strategic national stockpile, and to require the Federal Government to procure such equipment from United States sources, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted S. Yoho
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 03/27/2020
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SAVE Act of 2020 Securing America’s Vaccines for Emergencies Act of 2020 [HB-6399]
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To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure the supply of certain medical articles essential to national defense, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Introduced In House on 03/26/2020
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Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2020 [S.3586]
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Terminates (1) the taxpayer election to designate $3 of income tax liability for financing of presidential election campaigns, (2) the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and (3) the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. The Department of the Treasury must transfer funds remaining in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services to acquire unexpired personal protective equipment (including face masks) for the strategic national stockpile.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/25/2020
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Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 [HB-6390]
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Directs the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to the production of ventilators, N-95 respirator masks, and specified personal protective equipment to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.) The President must (1) make a determination that such items are essential for the national defense, (2) identify
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/25/2020
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American-Made Protection for Healthcare Workers and First Responders Act [S.3573]
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A bill to require personal protective equipment to be included in the strategic national stockpile, and to require the Federal Government to procure such equipment from United States sources, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard L. Scott
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/24/2020
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Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act of 2020 [HB-6352]
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to deploy drugs, vaccines, biological products, medical devices, and other supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile directly to health programs or facilities operated by the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations. Such supplies from the stockpile are used to respond to public health emergencies. Specifically, if HHS distributes pandemic or epidemic products (e.g., drugs or medical devices) to states or other entities, HHS must also deploy such products directly
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 [S.3568]
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Directs the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to the production of ventilators, N-95 respirator masks, and specified personal protective equipment to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.) The President must (1) make a determination that such items are essential for the national defense, (2) identify
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus S. King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/23/2020
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CARES Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act [S.3548]
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Addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The bill authorizes emergency loans to distressed businesses, including air carriers, and suspends certain aviation excise taxes. With respect to small businesses, the bill establishes, and provides funding for, forgivable bridge loans; and provides additional funding for grants and technical assistance. The bill also provides funding for $1,200 tax rebates to individuals, with additional $500 payments per qualifying child. The rebate begins phasing out
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 06/03/2020
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A resolution encouraging the President to use authorities provided by the Defense Production Act of 1950 to scale up the national response to the coronavirus crisis. [SR-547]
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This resolution calls upon the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to increase production of medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus disease). The resolution supports the use of such authorities to distribute medical materials, including by directing suppliers to prioritize and accept contracts to restock the Strategic National Stockpile; and establish voluntary agreements and provide financial incentives to manufacturers
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/18/2020
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Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act of 2020 [S.3514]
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to deploy drugs, vaccines, biological products, medical devices, and other supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile directly to health programs or facilities operated by the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations. Such supplies from the stockpile are used to respond to public health emergencies. Specifically, if HHS distributes pandemic or epidemic products (e.g., drugs or medical devices) to states or other entities, HHS must also deploy such products directly
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Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/17/2020
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Northern Mariana Islands Coronavirus Emergency Assistance Act [HB-6123]
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Provides $100 million in appropriations to the Northern Mariana Islands for general government operations. The bill also requires the Department of Energy to draw down and sell up to $100 million of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for FY2020.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Introduced In House on 03/05/2020
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Public Health Emergency Fund Act [HB-5723]
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Provides $5 billion in supplemental appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Public Health Emergency Fund. The bill designates the funds as an emergency requirement and provides that the funds are only available if the President subsequently designates the funds. (Emergency spending is exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules.) HHS may use the funds provided by this bill to acquire products such as drugs, vaccines and other biological products, and medical devices for deposit
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Introduced In House on 01/30/2020
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 [S.3176]
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Provides for security assistance to Israel and authorizes actions to further U.S.-Israel cooperation. Specifically, under the Foreign Military Financing Program, the bill makes no less than $3.3 billion annually available to Israel through FY2028. The bill also extends through FY2025 (1) authority to stockpile war reserves in Israel, and (2) loan guarantees to Israel for up to $9 billion. The President is authorized to transfer munitions from reserve stocks to Israel for its self-defense. Further, the President must describe steps taken to include
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/03/2020
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Pharmaceutical Independence Long-Term Readiness Reform Act [HB-4710]
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To direct the Secretary of Defense to include in each national defense strategy steps to strengthen the United States industrial base and to assure an uninterrupted supply of medicines, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/08/2019