House Bill 6427
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PANDEMIC Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 3, 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
6427
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Pausing All New Detention and Ending Movement of Inmates for Coronavirus Act of 2020 or the PANDEMIC Act of 2020
This bill limits the transfer of prisoners between facilities during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
The Bureau of Prisons may take actions as necessary to expand capacity in any correctional facility.
April 3, 2020
04/03/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/03/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:19 PM