Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7650
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 16, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 16, 2020
Latest Action
Jul 16, 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
7650
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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New York
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California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
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California
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California
Democrat
California
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Florida
Democrat
Maryland
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Pennsylvania
Democrat
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to test an individual for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) before removing or repatriating the individual from the United States. ICE shall also work with the receiving country to ensure the safe receipt of the individual.

An individual who tests positive for COVID-19 may not be removed or repatriated until the individual exhibits no symptoms for at least 10 days and tests negative in two COVID-19 tests.

These requirements shall be in effect until 180 days after the end of the declared COVID-19 public health emergency.

Text (1)
July 16, 2020
Actions (2)
07/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:55 PM