Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6206
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PREP Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 11, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 11, 2020
Latest Action
Mar 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6206
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New York
Democrat
District of Columbia
Republican
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 or the PREP Act of 2020

This bill authorizes the President to provide additional federal assistance following a major disaster emergency declaration related to a public health emergency, including a pandemic or virus threat, that occurs between the date of this bill's enactment and September 30, 2021.

Such additional assistance includes

  • unemployment assistance and lost wages,
  • food assistance for low-income people from Department of Agriculture surplus commodities,
  • legal services,
  • crisis counseling assistance and training, and
  • case management services.
Text (1)
March 11, 2020
Actions (3)
03/12/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
03/11/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:32 PM