3.0.0 5243 2023-01-11T13:33:02Z 2023-01-11T13:33:02Z House HR 2016-05-16 114 [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 77 (Monday, May 16, 2016)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky:H.R. 5243.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The principal constitutional authority for this legislationis clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution ofthe United States (the appropriation power), which states:``No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but inConsequence of Appropriations made by Law . . . .'' Inaddition, clause 1 of section 8 of article I of theConstitution (the spending power) provides: ``The Congressshall have the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide forthe common Defence and general Welfare of the United States .. . .'' Together, these specific constitutional provisionsestablish the congressional power of the purse, grantingCongress the authority to appropriate funds, to determinetheir purpose, amount, and period of availability, and to setforth terms and conditions governing their use.[Page H2428]]]> hsbu00 Budget Committee House Standing Referred to 2016-05-16T16:00:31Z hsap00 Appropriations Committee House Standing Referred to 2016-05-16T16:00:26Z Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act 114 2577 HR 2016-09-06 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) Related bill CRS Related bill House Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4974) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5243) 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; and for other purposes. 114 736 HRES 2016-05-18 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 15:06:38 Procedurally-related House 2016-05-26 Senate Received in the Senate. IntroReferral 2016-05-18 21:13:48 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2016-05-18 21:13:46 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H2787-2788) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 207 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll207.xml House 114 2016-05-19T01:13:46Z 2 2016-05-18 21:13:46 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 207).(text: CR H2787-2788) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 207 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll207.xml House 114 2016-05-19T01:13:46Z 2 2016-05-18 21:06:17 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). Floor H36810 2 House floor actions 206 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll206.xml House 114 2016-05-19T01:06:17Z 2 2016-05-18 20:45:45 Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair ResolvingDifferences H82000 2 House floor actions 2016-05-18 20:45:36 Ms. Castor (FL) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair. Floor H36800 2 House floor actions 2016-05-18 20:42:34 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. ResolvingDifferences H81000 2 House floor actions 2016-05-18 20:42:34 Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions. Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2016-05-18 20:37:42 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-05-18 20:37:02 Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H2800-2803; text: CR H2800-2802) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2016-05-18 20:36:33 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2800) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2016-05-18 19:28:21 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5243. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-05-18 19:27:40 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-05-18 19:27:35 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 736. (consideration: CR H2787-2804) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2016-05-18 15:06:38 Rule H. Res. 736 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2016-05-17 23:53:01 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 736 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2016-05-16 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsbu00 Budget Committee 2016-05-16 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. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2016-05-16 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2016-05-16 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2016-05-16 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress R000395 Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] HAROLD ROGERS R KY 5 N C001053 Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] Tom Cole R OK 4 2016-05-18 False D000600 Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25] Mario Diaz-Balart R FL 25 2016-05-18 False C001045 Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] ANDER CRENSHAW R FL 4 2016-05-18 False C001048 Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] JOHN CULBERSON R TX ABNEY 7 2016-05-18 False Y000066 Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3] David Young R IA 3 2016-05-18 False C000059 Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42] KEN CALVERT R CA 42 2016-05-18 False R000583 Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17] Thomas Rooney R FL J. 17 2016-05-18 False S001192 Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] Chris Stewart R UT 2 2016-05-18 False W000809 Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] Steve Womack R AR 3 2016-05-18 False G000377 Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12] KAY GRANGER R TX 12 2016-05-18 False Health Appropriations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Congressional oversight Department of Health and Human Services Department of State Emergency medical services and trauma care Executive agency funding and structure Foreign aid and international relief Health programs administration and funding Health technology, devices, supplies Immunology and vaccination Infectious and parasitic diseases National Institutes of Health (NIH) U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) World health Health 00 2016-05-16 Introduced in House 2016-05-18T14:39:27Z Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

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 provides appropriations to HHS for:

  • the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
  • the National Institutes of Health, and
  • the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund within the Office of the Secretary.

For the State Department, the bill provides funding for:

  • the Administration of Foreign Affairs,
  • the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and
  • Bilateral Economic Assistance.

The bill sets forth congressional notification and reporting requirements that apply to the funds. It also provides funds to the Government Accountability Office and the USAID and HHS Inspectors General for the oversight of activities funded by this bill.

The bill also rescinds 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.

]]> 81 2016-05-18 Passed House without amendment 2016-07-06T17:22:12Z (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:

  • the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally;
  • the National Institutes of Health for the preclinical and clinical development of vaccines for the Zika virus; and
  • the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund within the Office of the Secretary to develop necessary countermeasures and vaccines to respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally.

(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:

  • Diplomatic and Consular Programs for medical evacuations and other response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions;
  • USAID response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; and
  • Global Health Programs for mosquito control (vector control) efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus internationally.

(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.

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