H.R. 151 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021
H.R. 151 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 4, 2021, sponsored by Mike Quigley with 188 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 188
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021 This bill establishes measures to address global public health risks posed by wildlife markets, which are commercial markets that sell or slaughter wildlife for human consumption as food or medicine in communities where alternative nutritional or protein sources are available.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Quigley (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 178 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 4, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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