House Bill 1306
117th Congress(2021-2022)
National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1306
Congress
117
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
National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021
This bill temporarily establishes, in the legislative branch, the Commission on the Coronavirus Pandemic in the United States and sets out its powers, duties, and membership.
The commission must investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. This investigation must include the preparedness for and response to the disease by federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local governments. The commission terminates 120 days after the submission of its final report.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must monitor the implementation of any recommendations identified by the commission.
February 24, 2021
02/25/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/24/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/24/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM