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COVID-19 Emergency Ends Upon Drug Approval

This bill aims to terminate the public health emergency declared for COVID-19. This will happen once the Secretary of Health and Human Services approves or authorizes emergency use of a drug intended to treat COVID-19. This could signal a return to normalcy in many daily life aspects once an effective treatment is available.
Key points
The COVID-19 emergency will end when a drug to treat the virus is approved.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services will make the decision to end the emergency.
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Print number: 117_HR_6009
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6]
Process start date: 2021-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pandemic Cessation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6009.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The COVID-19 emergency will end when a drug to treat the virus is approved.
  • The Secretary of Health and Human Services will make the decision to end the emergency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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