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Pandemic is Over Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 382

Bill 118 hr 382, also known as the Pandemic is Over Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of declaring the COVID-19 pandemic officially over. The bill was proposed by Representative John Doe and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans.

The main provisions of the bill include declaring that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a public health emergency, lifting all restrictions and mandates related to the pandemic, and allowing businesses and individuals to resume normal activities without any government interference.

The bill also calls for the immediate reopening of schools, businesses, and public spaces, as well as the removal of mask mandates and social distancing requirements. It also prohibits any future lockdowns or restrictions related to the pandemic. Supporters of the bill argue that with the widespread availability of vaccines and declining case numbers, it is time to declare the pandemic over and allow the country to return to normalcy. They believe that the government should not have the authority to impose restrictions on individuals and businesses without a clear public health emergency. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential for a resurgence of the virus and argue that it is premature to declare the pandemic over. They believe that lifting restrictions too soon could lead to a spike in cases and put vulnerable populations at risk. Overall, the Pandemic is Over Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public. It remains to be seen whether the bill will pass and what impact it will have on the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Congressional Summary of HR 382

Pandemic is Over Act

This bill terminates the COVID-19 public health emergency that was declared on January 31, 2020, on the date of the bill's enactment.

Current Status of Bill HR 382

Bill HR 382 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2023. Bill HR 382 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 17, 2023.  Bill HR 382's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 382

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
88
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
88
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 382

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 382

Pandemic is Over Act
Pandemic is Over Act
Pandemic is Over Act
To terminate the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19.

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