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National Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States Act

Introduced: April 17, 2020 Introduced by: Schiff, Adam B. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Apr 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 17, 2020
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National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States Act

This bill establishes, in the legislative branch, the National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Among other activities, the commission shall investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and make recommendations on preventing a similar outbreak from occurring in the future.

The commission terminates 90 days after the submission of its final report.

What's happening now April 17, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 4132 Related bill National Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States Act
  • HR 8358 Related bill National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2020
  • S 4666 Related bill National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2020
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 8
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Carson, André
Indiana · May 1, 2020
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Apr 21, 2020
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Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Apr 17, 2020
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 17, 2020
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Crow, Jason
Colorado · Apr 17, 2020
 D
Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Apr 17, 2020
Heck, Denny
· Apr 17, 2020
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Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 17, 2020
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Apr 17, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6548: National Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6548/
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"H.R. 6548: National Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6548/.
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H.R. 6548, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6548/.
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