H.R. 471 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
PAUSE Act of 2021
H.R. 471 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 25, 2021, sponsored by Yvette Herrell with 94 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2021 or the PAUSE Act of 2021 This bill maintains immigration restrictions put in place under public health emergency authorities to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) from foreign countries.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Yvette Herrell (R-NM). Co-sponsors: 94 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 2, 2021)
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