Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 550
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution commending the people in the United States who are carrying out essential tasks during the unprecedented time of crisis created by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 23, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 23, 2020
Latest Action
Mar 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
550
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Georgia
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution recognizes the efforts of federal agencies, state and local governments, health workers, first responders, and others to address COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019). It also (1) commends those individuals for carrying out essential tasks to support the COVID-19 response, and (2) salutes the leadership that they have shown in their communities and across the United States.

Text (1)
March 23, 2020
Actions (2)
03/23/2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1970)
03/23/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:19 PM