H.R. 6829 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
EMPIL–DOC Act
H.R. 6829 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 12, 2020, sponsored by Chris Pappas with 242 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
- May 12, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 242
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act or the EMPIL-DOC Act This bill authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Pappas (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 136 Democrats, 106 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (May 12, 2020)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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