A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to designate an employee of the National S…

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Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. · March 18, 2020

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Committee Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Official title A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be responsible for pandemic prevention and response, and for other purposes.

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Reference number: bill-116-s3530
Permanent link: https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-116-s3530
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Vote Files, "S. 3530 (116th Congress): A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be responsible for pandemic prevention and response, and for other purposes," last checked Oct. 12, 2026, citing Congress.gov, https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-116-s3530

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Vote Files. (2026, October 12). S. 3530 (116th Congress): A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be responsible for pandemic prevention and response, and for other purposes [Bill record]. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-116-s3530

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Vote Files. "S. 3530 (116th Congress): A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be responsible for pandemic prevention and response, and for other purposes." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed October 13, 2026. https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-116-s3530.

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Published May 14, 2020Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Q&A on Global Implications and Responses (PDF)
CRS · Reports · R46319

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