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Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721)
Floor
H1B000
2021-07-20
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 2118 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2118.
Floor
H30000
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3654-3655; text: CR H3652-3653)
Floor
H30300
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
2021-03-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-03-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
H11100
2021-03-23
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-03-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-03-23
9
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Introduced in House
IntroReferral
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on March 25, 2021
2021-04-23T14:30:00Z
H.R. 2118, Securing America From Epidemics Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57164
2021-07-21T19:42:02Z
Referred to
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
ssfr00
Standing
2021-03-25T13:10:52Z
Markup by
2021-03-23T15:03:05Z
Referred to
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
Standing
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-03-23
PA
S000344
30
BRAD
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
SHERMAN
D
2021-03-26
CA
A000376
32
Colin
Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Allred
Z.
D
2021-03-26
TX
K000375
9
William
Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Keating
R.
D
2021-03-26
MA
C001084
1
David
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Cicilline
N.
D
2021-03-26
RI
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2021-03-23
2021-07-21
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
House
International Affairs
2021-07-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
HRES
B001287
7
Ami
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
N
Bera
D
CA
Chemical and biological weapons Congressional oversight Emergency medical services and trauma care Foreign aid and international relief Health promotion and preventive care Immunology and vaccination Infectious and parasitic diseases International organizations and cooperation Medical research Public-private cooperation Research and development World health
2021-03-23
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Securing America From Epidemics Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, an alliance of countries and private partners whose mission is to finance and coordinate the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats. </p> <p>The President must report on certain matters concerning U.S. participation in coalition activities, including how this participation supports health security and biodefense priorities. </p>
2021-07-19T17:00:41Z
00
2021-07-20
Passed House
 <p><b>Securing America From Epidemics Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, an alliance of countries and private partners whose mission is to finance and coordinate the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats. </p> <p>The President must report on certain matters concerning U.S. participation in coalition activities, including how this participation supports health security and biodefense priorities. </p>
2021-08-05T14:23:29Z
53
2021-07-21T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2118rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr2118rfs.xml
2021-07-20T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2118eh/xml/BILLS-117hr2118eh.xml
2021-03-23T04:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2118ih/xml/BILLS-117hr2118ih.xml
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Display Title
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To authorize United States participation in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
H
House
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Short Titles as Passed House
HR
2023-03-08T19:58:36Z
2023-03-08T19:58:36Z
3.0.0
2021-07-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-07-21
Foreign Relations Committee
ssfr00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-07-20
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721)
Floor
8000
2021-07-20
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721)
Floor
H1B000
2021-07-20
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 2118 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2118.
Floor
H30000
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3654-3655; text: CR H3652-3653)
Floor
H30300
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
2021-03-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-03-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
H11100
2021-03-23
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-03-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-03-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
B001287
7
Ami
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
N
Bera
D
CA
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-03-23
PA
S000344
30
BRAD
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
SHERMAN
D
2021-03-26
CA
A000376
32
Colin
Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Allred
Z.
D
2021-03-26
TX
K000375
9
William
Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Keating
R.
D
2021-03-26
MA
C001084
1
David
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Cicilline
N.
D
2021-03-26
RI
Chemical and biological weapons Congressional oversight Emergency medical services and trauma care Foreign aid and international relief Health promotion and preventive care Immunology and vaccination Infectious and parasitic diseases International organizations and cooperation Medical research Public-private cooperation Research and development World health
2021-03-23
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Securing America From Epidemics Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, an alliance of countries and private partners whose mission is to finance and coordinate the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats. </p> <p>The President must report on certain matters concerning U.S. participation in coalition activities, including how this participation supports health security and biodefense priorities. </p>
2021-07-19T17:00:41Z
00
2021-07-20
Passed House
 <p><b>Securing America From Epidemics Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, an alliance of countries and private partners whose mission is to finance and coordinate the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats. </p> <p>The President must report on certain matters concerning U.S. participation in coalition activities, including how this participation supports health security and biodefense priorities. </p>
2021-08-05T14:23:29Z
53
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Display Title
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To authorize United States participation in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
H
House
Securing America From Epidemics Act
Short Titles as Passed House
2021-07-21
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.