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Stop COVID Act of 2020

Introduced: April 3, 2020 Introduced by: Gooden, Lance Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 3, 2020
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Stop China-Originated Viral Infectious Diseases Act of 2020 or the Stop COVID Act of 2020

This bill limits the immunity of foreign states from suit in the United States.

Specifically, it bars immunity for a foreign state in cases where the foreign state, whether intentionally or unintentionally, discharges a biological weapon in the United States or that results in the bodily injury of a U.S. citizen.

What's happening now April 3, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3592 Related bill Stop COVID Act of 2020
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 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 3
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · May 8, 2020
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · May 8, 2020
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Apr 22, 2020
Gaetz, Matt
· Apr 22, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6444: Stop COVID Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6444/
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"H.R. 6444: Stop COVID Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6444/.
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H.R. 6444, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6444/.
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