House Bill 7070
116th Congress(2019-2020)
COVID–19 Pandemic Moment of Silence Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7070
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
COVID-19 Pandemic Moment of Silence Act
This bill directs the President to issue a proclamation designating a National Day of Mourning and Lament and calling on the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of the lives lost in the United States due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
June 1, 2020
06/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 1:57:03 AM