S 3829 · 116th Congress · International Affairs

Global Health Security and Diplomacy Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-05-21· Sponsored by Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-299.(2020-06-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Global Health Security and Diplomacy Act of 2020 This bill establishes measures to detect, deter, and contain infectious disease outbreaks overseas before they become global pandemics. The President must establish a Global Health Security Strategy for advancing U.S. global health security and diplomacy objectives. To promote such strategy, the bill establishes the role of Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities to Advance Global Health Security and Diplomacy overseas, who shall coordinate, manage, and oversee U.S. diplomatic efforts and foreign assistance resources. In responding to an international infectious disease outbreak, the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development shall lead diplomatic, coordination, and response efforts. Further, specified foreign assistance funds may be used for the cost to detail or employ certain individuals to carry out programs in response to global health emergencies and natural or man-made disasters. The United States may participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, which is a global partnership focused on developing vaccines to stop future epidemics. The State Department must seek to establish a…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans