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HR 6862 116th Congress House

Social Services Pandemic Disaster Relief Act

Official title: To provide funding to States, localities, and community-based organizations for emergency aid and services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduced: May 14, 2020 Introduced by: Chu, Judy Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Social Welfare AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCosmetics and personal care
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Department of Health and Human ServicesDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic performance and conditionsElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesFood assistance and reliefHealth technology, devices, suppliesIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsState and local financeState and local government operationsUnemployment
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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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May 14, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 14, 2020
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 Latest action May 14, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Services Pandemic Disaster Relief Act

This bill appropriates funding for states, tribes, and localities to administer emergency services and provide short-term, non-cash, in-kind relief to certain disadvantaged children, families, and households to address the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 6800 Related bill The Heroes Act
  • HR 8200 Related bill EHDC Act of 2020
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 14, 2020
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Gomez, Jimmy
California · May 14, 2020
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · May 14, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6862: Social Services Pandemic Disaster Relief Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6862/
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"H.R. 6862: Social Services Pandemic Disaster Relief Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6862/.
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H.R. 6862, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6862/.
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