HR-2118 : Still Just a Bill

Securing America From Epidemics Act

This bill authorizes the United States to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, an alliance of countries and private partners whose mission is to finance and coordinate the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats.

The President must report on certain matters concerning U.S. participation in coalition activities, including how this participation supports health security and biodefense priorities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-07-21IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2021-07-20FloorPursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721)House floor actions
2021-07-20FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 2118 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2118.House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3654-3655; text: CR H3652-3653)House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorMs. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2021-03-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-03-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-03-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2021-03-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Chemical and biological weapons
  • Congressional oversight
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Medical research
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Research and development
  • World health

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