Senate Simple Resolution 663
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution supporting mask-wearing as an important measure to limit the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 29, 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
663
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
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Summary
This resolution recognizes the importance of, and encourages the people of the United States to wear, face masks to limit the transmission of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
July 29, 2020
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07/29/2020
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4596)
07/29/2020
Introduced in Senate
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Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:31 PM