H.R. 5243Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

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Sponsor: Harold Rogers [R-KY-05]
Cosponsors: 10 · 10 Republicans
Policy area: Health
Committees: Appropriations Committee, Budget Committee
Latest action: May 26, 2016 · Received in the Senate.

IntroducedMay 16, 2016
Passed the HouseMay 18, 2016
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Highlights:

This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to respond to the Zika virus. The bill also rescinds unobligated balances of prior appropriations.

The bill permits the funds to be used for the duration of FY2016, designates specified funds as emergency requirements, and sets forth congressional reporting and notification requirements.

Full Summary:

Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Provides appropriations to HHS for:

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally;

the National Institutes of Health for the preclinical and clinical development of vaccines for the Zika virus; and
the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund within the Office of the Secretary to develop necessary countermeasures and vaccines to respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally.

(Sec. 101) Requires HHS to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare.

(Sec. 102) Requires HHS to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title.

(Sec. 103) Provides funding to the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the oversight of activities funded by this title.

TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Provides appropriations to the State Department for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Bilateral Economic Assistance, including funds for:

Diplomatic and Consular Programs for medical evacuations and other response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions;

USAID response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; and

Global Health Programs for mosquito control (vector control) efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus internationally.

(Sec. 201) Permits specified funds provided by this bill for Diplomatic and Consular Programs to be: (1) used for medical evacuation costs of any U.S. department or agency under Chief of Mission authority, and (2) transferred and merged with funds available for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service.

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May 18, 2016Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveMay 18, 2016

How every member votedHouse roll call 207

House May 18, 2016 · the primary vote

On Passage

Making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, to strengthen public health activities in response to the Zika virus, and for other purposes

Passed

241 Yea 184 Nay 8 not voting

Party-line vote 7 of 425 voting members broke with their own party: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

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Democratic188 members

Republican245 members

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Cosponsors10 · 10 Republicans

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Who lobbied on H.R. 524323 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 5243 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

INTREXON CORPORATIONfiled by GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP

Health Issues7 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2016Filing

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANSIts PAC: American Academy of Family Physicians PAC

Defense · Health Issues · Science/Technology · Alcohol and Drug Abuse +9 more4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2016Filing

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGESfiled by CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.

Budget/Appropriations3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

COOLEY'S ANEMIA FOUNDATIONfiled by CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.

Budget/Appropriations · Health Issues3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

EASTERSEALS, INC.filed by EASTERSEALS, INC

Transportation · Veterans · Education · Foreign Relations +7 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA

Copyright/Patent/Trademark · Utilities · Banking · Trade (domestic/foreign) +11 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERSfiled by MASON CONSULTING, LLC

Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid · Chemicals/Chemical Industry · Veterans +4 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Copyright/Patent/Trademark · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations +6 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

TRUST FOR AMERICA'S HEALTH

Health Issues3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEESfiled by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Trade (domestic/foreign) · Veterans · Retirement · Health Issues +16 more2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2016Filing

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