H.R. 5044 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus.
H.R. 5044 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 25, 2016, sponsored by Nita M. Lowey with 191 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 25, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 191
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
This bill provides FY2016 emergency supplemental appropriations to the Departments of State and Health and Human Services (HHS) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus and other infectious diseases. The bill specifies permissible uses for the funds and designates the funds as an emergency requirement, which exempts the funds from discretionary spending limits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nita M. Lowey (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 191 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Lowey. Petition No: 114-5. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/114/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0005.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Jun 21, 2016)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Appropriations Committee
More
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