H.R. 5958 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for Zika response and preparedness.
H.R. 5958 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Sep 8, 2016, sponsored by Curt Clawson with 7 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
- Sep 8, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus. The bill specifies permissible uses for the funds and designates the funds as an emergency requirement.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Curt Clawson (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 8, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision (Sep 8, 2016)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Appropriations Committee
More
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