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HOUSE 3236117th CongressReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

AMIGOS Act

Last Action
5/14/2021

Actions

  • 2021-05-14Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • 2021-05-14Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • 2021-05-14Introduced in House
  • 2021-05-14Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-05-14 (00)

American Medical Investment Generating Overseas Security Act or the AMIGOS Act

This bill prohibits the President from taking action to support the waiver of certain intellectual property obligations owed by members of the World Trade Organization in relation to the prevention, containment, mitigation, or treatment of COVID-19.

The bill also establishes prioritization for allocating excess COVID-19 vaccines to other countries, and it requires that such vaccines be marked as assistance from the American people or the United States and include a depiction of the U.S. flag (if appropriate).

Cosponsors (6)

  • Tom Rice (R-SC)
  • Byron Donalds (R-FL)
  • Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
  • Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
  • Burgess Owens (R-UT)
  • C. Franklin (R-FL)

Subjects

  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Free trade and trade barriers
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Intellectual property
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Trade agreements and negotiations
  • World health
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