Making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, to strengthen public health activities in response to the Zika virus, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Highlights:
This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to respond to the Zika virus. The bill also rescinds unobligated balances of prior appropriations.
The bill permits the funds to be used for the duration of FY2016, designates specified funds as emergency requirements, and sets forth congressional reporting and notification requirements.
Full Summary:
Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016
TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Provides appropriations to HHS for:
(Sec. 101) Requires HHS to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare.
(Sec. 102) Requires HHS to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title.
(Sec. 103) Provides funding to the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the oversight of activities funded by this title.
TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Provides appropriations to the State Department for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Bilateral Economic Assistance, including funds for:
(Sec. 201) Permits specified funds provided by this bill for Diplomatic and Consular Programs to be: (1) used for medical evacuation costs of any U.S. department or agency under Chief of Mission authority, and (2) transferred and merged with funds available for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service.
(Sec. 202) Requires the State Department or the USAID to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare.
(Sec. 203) Requires the State Department, in consultation with the USAID, to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title.
(Sec. 204) Provides funding to the USAID Office of Inspector General and the GAO for the oversight of activities funded by this title.
TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS ACT
(Sec. 301) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds that were previously provided to HHS and the State Department for the Ebola outbreak and to HHS for the Nonrecurring Expenses Fund.
(Sec. 302) Specifies that, unless otherwise indicated in this bill, the funds provided by this bill are subject to the requirements contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016.
Second cloture on the conference report not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 135. (consideration: CR S5229-5240; text: CR S5239)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 736 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243.
Rule H. Res. 736 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 736. (consideration: CR H2787-2804)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5243.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2800)
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Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H2800-2803; text: CR H2800-2802)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a new text to the bill.
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the provisions of the motion sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. Sustained by the Chair.
Ms. Castor (FL) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 183 (Roll no. 206).
Roll Call #206 (House)Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 207).(text: CR H2787-2788)
Roll Call #207 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H2787-2788)
Roll Call #207 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.