H.R. 6427 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
PANDEMIC Act of 2020
H.R. 6427 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 3, 2020, sponsored by Fred Keller with 20 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
- Apr 3, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Pausing All New Detention and Ending Movement of Inmates for Coronavirus Act of 2020 or the PANDEMIC Act of 2020 This bill limits the transfer of prisoners between facilities during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The Bureau of Prisons may take actions as necessary to expand capacity in any correctional facility.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fred Keller (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Apr 3, 2020)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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