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H.R. 6070 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Border Health Security Act of 2020

H.R. 6070 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 3, 2020, sponsored by Xochitl Torres Small with 13 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 3, 2020
Co-sponsors
13
Policy area
Health

What it does

Border Health Security Act of 2020 This bill modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council, and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 3, 2020
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such (Mar 3, 2020)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6070 (116th Congress): Border Health Security Act of 2020,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-6070/border-health-security-act-of-2020 (accessed 2026-10-17).