Bill Sponsor
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
Introduced in Senate on Jul 29, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jul 29, 2020
Latest Action
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
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
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Minnesota
Republican
Mississippi
Democrat
Montana
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
New Mexico
Republican
North Carolina
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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).

Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/29/2020
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4596)
07/29/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:31 PM