H.R. 391Global Health Security Act of 2021

1 recorded action231 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Gerald Connolly [D-VA-11]
Cosponsors: 77 · 71 Democrats · 6 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
Latest action: Jul 12, 2021 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

IntroducedJan 21, 2021
Passed the HouseJun 28, 2021
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Global Health Security Act of 2021

This bill directs the United States to implement a strategy to strengthen global health security, including by requiring the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council to implement the Global Health Security Agenda. The agenda is an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats.

The council's responsibilities include (1) providing policy recommendations on agenda-related goals, objectives, implementation, and other international efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response; (2) helping federal agencies with implementation; and (3) reviewing the progress and challenges in achieving U.S. commitments, including assistance to help other countries meet agenda targets. The bill also directs the federal agencies involved with the agenda to prioritize its implementation and to take certain steps to achieve that goal.

The President shall coordinate a strategy for responding to global health security emergencies and submit a report on the implementation of this strategy.

Additionally, the Department of State should seek to enter into negotiations with donors, relevant United Nations agencies, and other multilateral stakeholders to establish a Fund for Global Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness that (1) closes gaps in global health security and pandemic preparedness; and (2) builds capacity in eligible partner countries related to global health security, infectious disease control, and pandemic preparedness. The fund should provide grants, technical assistance, and innovative funding mechanisms to achieve its purposes.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 391 as passed House on Jun 28, 2021. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 188

House Jun 28, 2021

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Global Health Security Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

307 Yea 112 Nay 11 not voting

Crossed both parties 90 of 419 voting members broke with their own party: 90 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic219 members

Republican211 members

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Cosponsors77 · 71 Democrats · 6 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 391 and vote against it. 56 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on H.R. 3916 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 391 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

PATHfiled by KYLE HOUSE GROUP

Foreign Relations · Budget/Appropriations6 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

CEPI-U.S.filed by KYLE HOUSE GROUP

Foreign Relations · Budget/Appropriations4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2021Filing

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, INC.

Environment/Superfund · Budget/Appropriations · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries · Natural Resources +1 more4 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2022Filing

ONE ACTION

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities · Economics/Economic Development · Health Issues · Foreign Relations +2 more2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2021Filing

NATURE CONSERVANCYfiled by THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Agriculture · Budget/Appropriations · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Energy/Nuclear +4 more1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2022Filing

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INCfiled by PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, INC.

Budget/Appropriations · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption · Foreign Relations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties +3 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2021Filing

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