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Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020

Introduced: September 24, 2020 Introduced by: Lankford, James Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 24, 2020
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Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020

This bill establishes in the legislative branch the Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Commission to make recommendations and propose legislation for modification, consolidation, harmonization, or repeal of regulations to reduce compliance costs, encourage growth and innovation, improve competitiveness, and protect public safety.

The commission must give priority to regulations (1) the repeal or modification of which may assist recovery or response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and future pandemics, (2) that impose disproportionately high costs on a small entity, (3) that create substantial recurring paperwork burdens or transaction costs, or (4) that could be made more effective while reducing regulatory costs.

The bill sets forth reporting requirements for the commission and procedures for congressional consideration of commission reports, recommendations, and proposed legislation.

What's happening now September 24, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 7929 Related bill Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
  • HR 8038 Related bill Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Oct 1, 2020
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Sep 24, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4708: Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4708/
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