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

Introduced: July 1, 2020 See on congress.gov
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Jul 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4138-4139)
Jul 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
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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 60 days after the submission of its final report.

What's happening now July 1, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4138-4139)

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 6548 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
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 11
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 1, 2020
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 1, 2020
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 1, 2020
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jul 1, 2020
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 1, 2020
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 1, 2020
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jul 1, 2020
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jul 1, 2020
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Jul 1, 2020
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 1, 2020
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Jul 1, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4132: National Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4132/
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"S. 4132: National Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4132/.
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S. 4132, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4132/.
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