,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cffi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #g1 #bjbj,mr4 ,menendez 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,cardin1 ,mrs4 ,shaheen1 ,mr4 ,coons1 ,mr4 ,udall1 ,mr4 ,murphy1 ,mr4 ,kaine1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 and ,mr4 ,booker7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to respond to the global ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,covid-#ai ,international ,response and ,recovery ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #c4 ,sense of ,congress4,title ,i--,enhancing ,protection of ,american ,citizens ,abroad ,during ,a ,pandemic,sec4 #aaa4 ,administration of foreign affairs diplomatic and consular programs4,sec4 #aab4 ,authority to waive reimbursement requirements related to certain evacuations4,sec4 #aac4 ,operationalizing expedient ,american ,citizen ,services during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic3 ,intracountry travel4,sec4 #aad4 ,operationalizing expedient ,american ,citizen ,services during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic3 ,consular affairs1 task forces1 and regulations4,sec4 #aae4 ,consular affairs and repatriation resources of the ,department of ,state4,sec4 #aaf4 ,after action reports and worldwide remote ,american ,citizen ,services drills4,title ,,ii--,global ,programming and ,authorities,subtitle ,a--,united ,states ,leadership and ,multilateral ,issues,sec4 #bja4 ,sense of ,congress on transnational cooperation in support of pandemic preparedness and response4,sec4 #bjb4 ,multilateral leadership and assistance to international organizations4,sec4 #bjc4 ,authorization for ,united ,states participation in the ,coalition for ,epidemic ,preparedness ,innovations4,sec4 #bjd4 ,supporting humanitarian and development assistance related to ,,covid-#ai response through the ,united ,states combatant commands4,sec4 #bje4 ,united ,states ,government actions to detect and prevent global pandemics4,sec4 #bjf4 ,additional authorities4,sec4 #bjg4 ,support for efforts of the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,aids1 ,tuberculosis and ,malaria to respond to ,,covid-#ai4,subtitle ,b--,international ,economic ,pandemic ,response,sec4 #baa4 ,sense of ,congress on building resilience4,sec4 #bab4 ,financial support for pandemic preparedness and global health security4,sec4 #bac4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4,sec4 #bad4 ,prohibition on the transfer of sovereign loan guarantees to the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4,sec4 #bae4 ,surge financing mechanism4,sec4 #baf4 ,sense of ,congress on contributions to the ,currency ,exchange ,fund4,sec4 #bag4 ,sense of ,congress on bilateral debt restructuring4,sec4 #bah4 ,clearing ,world ,bank ,group arrears4,subtitle ,c--,refugee1 ,humanitarian1 and ,migration ,provisions,sec4 #bca4 ,protection of refugees and asylum seekers4,sec4 #bcb4 ,humanitarian assistance to countries affected by the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4,sec4 #bcc4 ,addressing threats to women and girls in the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4,sec4 #bcd4 ,safeguarding democracy and human rights during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4,subtitle ,d--,other ,regional ,matters,sec4 #bda4 ,assistance for the ,west ,bank and ,gaza related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4,sec4 #bdb4 ,preventing the spread of ,,covid-#ai at the ,united ,states-,mexico border4,sec4 #bdc4 ,limitations on removal of foreign nationals4,sec4 #bdd4 ,sense of ,congress on ensuring that sanctions do not inhibit the provision of humanitarian relief to ,iran4,sec4 #bde4 ,sense of ,congress on clarifying that sanctions do not inhibit the provision of humanitarian relief to ,venezuela4,sec4 #bdf4 ,sense of ,congress on ensuring that sanctions do not inhibit the provision of humanitarian relief to the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,north ,korea4,sec4 #bdg4 ,sense of ,congress on relations with the ,european ,union4,sec4 #bdh4 ,international financial institution assistance for ,,covid-#ai recovery efforts in ,sudan4,title ,,iii--,united ,states ,government ,organization and ,authorities,subtitle ,a--,enhancing ,united ,states ,government ,response to ,pandemics,sec4 #cja4 ,roles for ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 ,department of ,state1 and the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4,sec4 #cjb4 ,enhanced support for global health security4,sec4 #cjc4 ,global health security strategy and reports4,sec4 #cjd4 ,requirement to consult with ,congress before restricting travel to or from the ,united ,states4,sec4 #cje4 ,sense of ,congress on using a scientific term for ,,covid-#ai4,subtitle ,b--,other ,united ,states ,government ,authorities ,sec4 #caa4 ,sense of ,congress on provision of personal protective equipment to ,united ,states ,government personnel overseas4,sec4 #cab4 ,report on ,,covid-#ai infection risk mitigation procedures4,sec4 #cac4 ,extension of expiring immigration statuses and employment authorization4,sec4 #cad4 ,sense of ,congress on helping foreign assistance recipients mitigate effects from loss of operations and economic disruption related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4,sec4 #cae4 ,sense of ,congress on disinformation about ,,covid-#ai4,sec4 #caf4 ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media4,sec4 #cag4 ,global ,engagement ,center4,sec4 #cah4 ,pandemic unemployment assistance for ,peace ,corps volunteers4,sec4 #cai4 ,additional paid leave to employees of certain independent agencies involved in the conduct of foreign affairs4,sec4 #cbj4 ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation compact extensions4,sec4 #cba4 ,annual ,national ,intelligence ,estimate and briefing on novel diseases and pandemic threats4,sec4 #cbb4 ,applicability of ,government in the ,sunshine ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,covid-#ai ,the term ,,covid-#ai means the novel coronavirus disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus #b 7,,sars-,co,v-#b74 7#c7 ,ebola ,the term ,ebola means the ,ebola virus disease4 7#d7 ,global health security ,the term global health security means activities1 at the country1 regional1 and global levels1 to improve epidemic and pandemic preparedness and capabilities in order to minimize vulnerability to acute public health events that can endanger the health of populations at the country level and across international boundaries4 7#e7 ,global ,health ,security ,agenda2 ,,ghsa ,the terms ,global ,health ,security ,agenda and ,,ghsa refer to the partnership1 established in #bjad1 of nations1 international organizations1 and nongovernmental stakeholders that is committed to helping-- 7,a7 build countries' capacities to create a world safe and secure from infectious disease threats2 and 7,b7 elevate global health security as a national and global priority4 7#f7 ,health system ,the term health system means all of the organizations1 institutions1 and resources1 including resources from public1 private1 traditional1 and informal sectors1 that are dedicated to improving the health of individuals1 including through service provision1 resource generation1 financing1 and stewardship1 especially those aspects of a system which are foundational to success in multiple ,united ,states ,government supported health programs and for which constraints should be addressed in a comprehensive way4 7#g7 ,private sector ,the term private sector includes local1 national1 and multinational corporations1 academia1 and nongovernmental entities and organizations with relevant expertise4 7#h7 ,united ,states ,government supported health program ,the term ,united ,states ,government supported health program means any program or activity supported by ,united ,states foreign assistance that addresses a specific disease or health issue1 such as malaria1 tuberculosis1 neglected tropical diseases1 maternal and child health1 nutrition1 family planning1 or ,,hiv_/,,aids4 7#i7 ,united ,states national defined ,the term ,united ,states national means an individual who is-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen2 or 7,b7 an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states4 #c4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 as we attempt to manage the scale and scope of the impact of ,,covid-#ai in the ,united ,states1 a coordinated global response and recovery effort is in the national security and economic interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 in the same way that the world witnessed increased international counterterrorism cooperation following the tragic terrorist attacks against the ,united ,states on ,september #aa1 #bjja1 countries around the world need to increase information-sharing and coordination on global health issues1 including to address ,,covid-#ai4 ,i ,enhancing ,protection of ,american ,citizens ,abroad ,during ,a ,pandemic #aaa4 ,administration of foreign affairs diplomatic and consular programs 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,state #ae1ggj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba for ,emergencies in the ,diplomatic and ,consular ,service1 for necessary expenses for emergency evacuations of ,united ,states nationals1 and third country nationals connected to such persons1 including private medical evacuation support1 during the ,,covid-#ai outbreak4 7b7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days after an expenditure pursuant to this section1 the ,secretary of ,state shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the amount1 purposes1 and national interests served by such expenditure4 #aab4 ,authority to waive reimbursement requirements related to certain evacuations ,section #d7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfga7;b77#b77;,a77ii77 is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 3 ,provided1 that the ,secretary of ,state may pay expenses related to the evacuation of private ,united ,states nationals abroad1 and third-country nationals connected to such persons1 on a non-reimbursable basis in connection with the response to ,,covid-#ai or other situations when it is in the national interest1 taking into consideration the financial need of each such individual4 #aac4 ,operationalizing expedient ,american ,citizen ,services during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic3 intracountry travel ,the ,secretary of ,state shall immediately petition the government of any country that closes its borders and airspace due to ,,covid-#ai or a future pandemic to make arrangements with each ,united ,states mission in that country to ensure ,united ,states nationals are able to travel intracountry to ,united ,states ,government evacuation points or to access commercial travel when possible4 #aad4 ,operationalizing expedient ,american ,citizen ,services during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic3 consular affairs1 task forces1 and regulations ,the ,secretary of ,state shall direct the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,consular ,affairs to immediately1 and for #de days after the ,president determines the ,,covid-#ai pandemic is over-- 7#a7 provide ,united ,states missions worldwide with explicit guidance to protect ,united ,states nationals and empower officers1 specialists1 and local staff as they protect lives during and immediately after the pandemic period2 7#b7 augment the staffing of the ,consular ,affairs ,task ,force #b to better assist posts and ,united ,states nationals overseas1 including-- 7,a7 increasing staffing of the ,overseas ,consular ,services call center and activation of the ,national ,passport ,information ,center and the ,national ,visa ,center to immediately improve consular response times2 and 7,b7 direct public access to ,task ,force #b through the ,overseas ,consular ,services call center2 and 7#c7 notify ,congress of any additional monetary or technical resources needed to carry out the actions described in this subsection4 #aae4 ,consular affairs and repatriation resources of the ,department of ,state ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 7h7 ,responding to epidemics or pandemics 7#a7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states1 during any public health emergency caused by an epidemic or pandemic-- 7,a7 to not leave any ,united ,states national involuntarily stranded in a foreign country2 and 7,b7 to provide all appropriate and available assistance to ,united ,states nationals to facilitate their return to the ,united ,states1 when requested1 for the duration of the public health emergency4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term tier two response means a single1 comprehensive approach to incident management for the ,national ,passport ,center and the ,national ,visa ,center during a national emergency caused by an epidemic or pandemic1 including-- 7i7 the promulgation of protocols for communication1 information and planning1 emergency assistance1 logistics management and support1 staffing1 and financial management2 and 7ii7 the identification of roles and responsibilities for response and staffing1 critical infrastructure1 and international and interagency coordination2 and 7,b7 the term ,united ,states national means an individual who is-- 7i7 a ,united ,states citizen2 or 7ii7 an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,establishment of repatriation task force ,whenever the ,department of ,state issues a ,level #c or ,level #d ,travel ,advisory in response to an epidemic or pandemic1 the ,secretary shall establish1 under the direction of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs1 a ,repatriation ,task ,force1 which shall-- 7,a7 formulate and implement policies that protect and advance ,united ,states interests in protecting and safeguarding the needs of ,united ,states nationals1 including repatriation and other health and medical needs2 7,b7 ensure that procedures implemented by ,american ,citizen ,services are integrated into1 and reflected in1 the decision-making process within the ,department of ,state2 7,c7 coordinate the functions of ,american ,citizen ,services1 including repatriation1 responding to health and medical needs1 and other relevant functions1 within the ,department of ,state2 7,d7 manage1 in coordination with relevant diplomatic posts1 all communication and coordination with ,united ,states nationals regarding their needs1 including repatriation and health and medical matters2 7,e7 incorporate the functions of ,american ,citizen ,services1 including repatriation and other health and medical needs priorities1 into the activities of the ,department of ,state2 7,f7 coordinate efforts of the ,department of ,state with relevant ,federal departments and agencies to meet the needs of ,american ,citizen ,services1 including repatriation and other health and medical needs2 and 7,g7 support ,american ,citizen ,services with repatriation and other health and medical needs1 including coordinating and providing resources to meet all repatriation needs4 7#d7 ,personnel ,the ,secretary shall ensure that there are sufficient personnel serving in the ,office of ,american ,citizens ,services and ,crisis ,management and the ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs or other ,department of ,state personnel in the countries affected by the epidemic or pandemic1 to carry out the responsibilities set forth in paragraph 7#c71 including repatriation matters4 7#e7 ,national passport center and national visa center ,whenever the ,department of ,state issues a ,level #c or ,level #d ,travel ,advisory in response to an epidemic or pandemic1 the ,secretary shall activate the ,national ,passport ,information ,center and the ,national ,visa ,center to immediately provide tier two response4 7#f7 ,notification requirement ,not later than #ae days before the ,department of ,state intends to discontinue the repatriation services described in paragraph 7#c7 in any region1 country1 or part thereof during a public health emergency caused by an epidemic or pandemic affecting such region1 country1 or part1 the ,secretary of ,state shall notify1 by all appropriate means1 all ,united ,states nationals affected by this service interruption1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives of the date after which the ,department of ,state will no longer provide such services to ,united ,states nationals seeking repatriation to the ,united ,states4 4 #aaf4 ,after action reports and worldwide remote ,american ,citizen ,services drills 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,department of ,state career professionals have done tremendous work to address the extraordinary challenges related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic and to bring home more than #gg1jjj ,united ,states nationals from approximately #abh countries and territories during a time of crisis4 7b7 ,comprehensive after action report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the ,president determines the ,,covid-#ai pandemic is over1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide a comprehensive after action report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 including an assessment of any consular system failures due to lack of bandwidth--personnel or technical1 system design1 or capacity--and resources needed to improve future performance of ,american ,citizen ,services during a global health crisis4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,semi-,annual worldwide remote ,american ,citizen ,services drills 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall direct the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,consular ,affairs to direct a semi-annual worldwide drill for all consular systems and personnel4 ,the drill shall include remote processing and systems 7with minimum #hj percent remote consular telework worldwide74 7#b7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall report the outcome of each drill to the appropriate congressional committees within #ij days following the conclusion of the drill4 ,the first drill shall be held not later than #ahj days after the ,president determines the ,,covid-#ai pandemic is over4 ,,ii ,global ,programming and ,authorities ,a ,united ,states ,leadership and ,multilateral ,issues #bja4 ,sense of ,congress on transnational cooperation in support of pandemic preparedness and response ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 global pandemic preparedness and response requires international and regional cooperation and action2 7#b7 the ,united ,states should assert strong leadership in multilateral fora such as the ,group of #g1 ,group of #bj1 and the ,united ,nations by collaborating and cooperating with other countries1 international and regional organizations1 and other relevant fora1 including the ,world ,health ,organization1 to develop a comprehensive and coordinated response to end the ,,covid-#ai pandemic and prevent future waves of infection2 7#c7 the ,united ,states should exercise leadership in efforts to address the economic and financial implications of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 especially as it affects low and middle income countries1 through the ,world ,bank ,group1 the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 and the ,international ,finance ,corporation as well as relevant regional and bilateral international financial institutions2 7#d7 the ,united ,states ,government should engage with other countries1 international and regional organizations1 and other relevant fora regarding the development and distribution of global goods1 including equipment1 commodities1 and supplies that are being used to combat ,,covid-#ai1 and treatments and vaccines once they become available2 7#e7 the ,united ,states should lead the ,united ,nations ,security ,council in adding health security as an explicit part of the mandate of the ,united ,nations ,regional ,center for ,preventative ,diplomacy in ,central ,asia2 7#f7 the ,united ,states should recognize the critical role that regional organizations such as the ,pan ,american ,health ,organization and the ,african ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention play in transnational cooperation on pandemic preparedness and response2 7#g7 the ,united ,states ,government should coordinate closely with the ,european ,centre for ,disease ,prevention and ,control and other relevant ,european ,union entities on efforts to develop a ,,covid-#ai vaccine and provide international assistance to developing countries confronting the pandemic2 and 7#h7 the ,united ,states should encourage the development of organizational frameworks for pandemic health response through the ,c#ea framework1 the ,south ,asian ,association for ,regional ,cooperation1 the ,association of ,southeast ,asian ,nations1 and other regional entities including the ,southeast ,asia ,one ,health ,university ,network1 the ,mekong ,basin ,disease ,surveillance1 and the ,asia ,partnership on ,emerging ,infectious ,disease ,research4 #bjb4 ,multilateral leadership and assistance to international organizations 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to elevate the role of multilateral institutions in leading a robust international response to ,,covid-#ai by undertaking a range of actions at the ,united ,nations1 and by providing timely financial support to ,united ,nations agencies responding to the pandemic2 and 7#b7 to provide ,united ,states assistance to the ,united ,nations ,,covid-#ai ,global ,humanitarian ,response ,plan1 launched ,march #be1 #bjbj1 and engage other donor governments to increase funding for the ,united ,nation's effort to combat ,,covid-#ai in the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries4 7b7 ,united ,states ,government leadership ,in carrying out the policy under section 7a71 the ,president shall direct the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations to-- 7#a7 introduce a ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution to declare ,,covid-#ai and all pandemics a threat to international peace and security and to require member states to address this threat by aligning their health preparedness frameworks with international best practices and those established by the ,,ghsa to improve country capacity to prevent1 detect1 and respond to infectious disease threats2 7#b7 ensure that the ,world ,health ,organization plays an effective role in aligning member countries around a single strategic operating plan to detect1 contain1 treat1 and deter the further spread of ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#c7 mandate the ,director-,general of the ,world ,health ,organization to commission an interim assessment1 to be conducted by a panel of outside independent experts and presented at the ,world ,health ,assembly in ,may #bjba1 on all aspects of the ,world ,health ,organization's response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 starting from the onset of the outbreak of ,,covid-#ai1 including-- 7,a7 the functioning of the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje7 and recommendations for their improvement to ensure transparency and the development of core capacities to prevent1 detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks2 7,b7 resource mobilization in response to ,,covid-#ai and funding of the ,world ,health ,organization ,emergencies ,program in general2 and 7,c7 emergency response actions taken at all three levels of the ,world ,health ,organization in response to ,,covid-#ai4 7c7 ,restoration of funding to the ,world ,health ,organization 7#a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7,a7 ,the ,world ,health ,organization is the leading international body spearheading the global public health response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 conducts vital work that saves millions of lives every year1 and serves an important convening1 policy and coordinating role4 7,b7 ,on ,april #ad1 #bjbj1 ,president ,donald ,j4 ,trump announced a suspension of further funding to the ,world ,health ,organization while the ,administration conducts a review of ,united ,states funding to the organization4 7,c7 ,the ,president's decision to suspend funding to the ,world ,health ,organization in the midst of global pandemic risks-- 7i7 interruptions to life-saving activities such as measles and polio vaccinations1 ,,hiv testing1 newborn and maternal support1 and various other global health and research activities2 and 7ii7 increasing direct financial and economic cost to ,united ,states taxpayers when and if we must confront such challenges as dealing with a global pandemic alone4 7,d7 ,the ,president's retreat from the ,world ,health ,organization and other multilateral institutions erodes the ability of the ,united ,states to shape developments that are positive for the ,united ,states within the international system and leaves a vacuum in which other countries with interests counter to ,united ,states interests gain influence4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states ,government should-- 7,a7 immediately restore funding to the ,world ,health ,organization2 and 7,b7 continue to use its influence to shape the policies and practices of the ,organization4 7#c7 ,united ,states contributions ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall1 through the ,secretary of ,state-- 7,a7 provide the ,world ,health ,organization with all necessary amounts to address its arrears from fiscal year #bjai2 7,b7 release undisbursed fiscal year #bjbj assessed dues to the ,world ,health ,organization2 and 7,c7 release all voluntary funds currently being withheld from the ,world ,health ,organization4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall provide the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the criteria and factors considered by the ,united ,states ,government in reviewing its funding contributions to the ,world ,health ,organization and the effect of the review on pandemic response and global health activities4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a complete description of all criteria and benchmarks used to determine whether to restart1 redirect1 end1 or alter ,united ,states contributions to the ,world ,health ,organization1 and the weight given to each criteria or benchmark2 7ii7 an explanation of all steps taken to conduct this review1 including the key officials who led the review and the agencies involved2 7iii7 a description of all information requested and obtained from the ,world ,health ,organization that the ,united ,states used to conduct this review2 7iv7 a summary of the findings and recommendations produced during the review2 7v7 the total amount of funds suspended1 withheld1 or redirected1 as compared to the amounts the ,united ,states had planned to send to the ,world ,health ,organization as of ,january #a1 #bjbj2 7vi7 a complete list and description of all entities and initiatives that received any redirected funds2 7vii7 a complete list and description of each exception1 change1 or carve-out to the announced suspension of funds to the ,world ,health ,organization1 including a justification for each such exception2 and 7viii7 an analysis of the effects the suspension of ,united ,states contributions to the ,world ,health ,organization had on the global ,,covid-#ai response1 ,world ,health ,organization global health activities1 and ,united ,states ,government engagement with the ,world ,health ,organization4 7d7 ,pan ,american ,health ,organization 7#a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7,a7 ,the ,pan ,american ,health ,organization is the premier multilateral health agency for the ,americas and implements programs to-- 7i7 facilitate technical cooperation with its member countries to strengthen health systems and public health standards2 7ii7 address communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes2 and 7iii7 respond to public health related emergencies in the region4 7,b7 ,the ,united ,states currently is in arrears to the ,pan ,american ,health ,organization for approximately #fa1jjj1jjj from fiscal year #bjai and has dues of an estimated #di1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should immediately settle its arrears with the ,pan ,american ,health ,organization from fiscal year #bjai and provide its assessed contributions for fiscal year #bjbj in an expeditious manner in order to strengthen the ,pan ,american ,health ,organization's response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 7#c7 ,addressing arrears ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide the ,pan ,american ,health ,organization with all necessary amounts to address its arrears from fiscal year #bjai and fiscal year #bjbj4 7#d7 ,accountability measures ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall-- 7,a7 take all necessary steps to ensure that ,united ,states assessed contributions and voluntary contributions to the ,pan ,american ,health ,organization are used for their intended purposes2 7,b7 take all necessary steps to ensure that the ,pan ,american ,health ,organization1 which serves as the regional office of the ,world ,health ,organization1 maintains the ,world ,health ,organization's ,global ,code of ,practice on the ,international ,recruitment of ,health ,personnel1 which was adopted by the ,world ,health ,assembly in ,may #bjaj1 including adherence to the guiding principles listed in ,article #c of the ,code1 which urge ,member ,states to promote and respect fair labour practices for all health personnel2 7,c7 refer any matters that do not comply with the actions set forth in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 to the ,pan ,american ,health ,organization's ,integrity and ,conflict ,management ,system and the ,world ,health ,organization's ,office of ,internal ,oversight ,services2 and 7,d7 provide written notification and summary to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives of any referral made pursuant to subparagraph 7,c7 within #ae days of any such notification4 7e7 ,authorizations 7#a7 ,timely payment to international organizations 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,president #b1ahf1ihj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 to carry out the provisions of section #cja of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbba71 and to meet annual obligations of membership in international multilateral organizations1 pursuant to treaties ratified pursuant to the advice and consent of the ,senate1 conventions1 or specific ,acts of ,congress4 7,b7 ,availability of funds ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 under the headings ,contributions to ,international ,organizations and ,international ,organizations and ,programs shall be made available to the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,payment of arrears ,in addition to amounts otherwise available for the payment of assessed contributions to international organizations and contributions for international peacekeeping activities1 there is authorized to be appropriated1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 such sums as may be necessary to pay ,united ,states arrears to the ,united ,nations and ,united ,nations specialized agencies recognized by the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,contributions to the ,united ,nations ,,covid-#ai humanitarian response plan for the most vulnerable countries ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,president for the purposes of contributing directly to the ,united ,nations ,,covid-#ai ,humanitarian ,response ,plan1 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba to carry out section #dia of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbib71 in addition to funds otherwise appropriated or made available for such purpose4 #bjc4 ,authorization for ,united ,states participation in the ,coalition for ,epidemic ,preparedness ,innovations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states shall participate in the ,coalition for ,epidemic ,preparedness ,innovations4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the following3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states planned contributions to the ,coalition for ,epidemic ,preparedness ,innovations 7in this section referred to as the ,coalition7 and the mechanisms for ,united ,states participation in the ,coalition4 7#b7 ,the manner and extent to which the ,united ,states shall participate in the governance of the ,coalition4 7#c7 ,the role of the ,coalition in and anticipated benefits of ,united ,states participation in the ,coalition on-- 7,a7 the ,global ,health ,security ,strategy required by section #gjeh7;c77#c7 of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7division ,k of ,public ,law #aae-ada72 7,b7 the applicable revision of the ,national ,biodefense ,strategy required by section #ajhf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd72 and 7,c7 any other relevant policy and planning process4 7c7 ,united ,states contributions ,there is authorized to be appropriated #bjj1jjj1jjj to carry out global health security1 for contributions to the ,coalition for ,epidemic ,preparedness ,innovations4 #bjd4 ,supporting humanitarian and development assistance related to ,,covid-#ai response through the ,united ,states combatant commands 7a7 ,authorization ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,united ,states combatant commands are authorized to provide assistance in their respective areas of operation to enable foreign governments to better prevent1 prepare for1 or respond to ,,covid-#ai4 7b7 ,certification requirement ,this authorization shall go into effect only after the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development determines and certifies to the relevant congressional committees that-- 7#a7 provision of assistance by a specific ,united ,states combatant command is necessary to enable a foreign government or governments to prevent1 prepare for1 or respond to ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#b7 all assistance provided by a ,united ,states combatant command pursuant to this authorization has been jointly planned with the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,department of ,state4 7c7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,state shall brief the relevant congressional committees on all humanitarian and development assistance programming related to ,,covid-#ai by ,united ,states combatant commands within their areas of operation4 7d7 ,relevant congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bje4 ,united ,states ,government actions to detect and prevent global pandemics 7a7 ,country strategies 7#a7 ,in general ,in each country in which the ,united ,states ,government is implementing at least three ,united ,states ,government supported health programs1 missions of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in consultation with relevant host country entities1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct an assessment that is similar to the ,health ,systems ,assessment ,approach1 that-- 7i7 takes a comprehensive view of the constraints in the health system that prevent the achievement of desired outcomes of ,united ,states ,government supported health programs in the country from multiple perspectives2 and 7ii7 identifies the best opportunities for improving health systems performance for the achievement of multiple ,united ,states ,government supported health programs1 including obstacles to health service delivery2 7,b7 map the resources of the country and other donors in the health sector2 and 7,c7 develop and implement a new or revised #e-year strategy for ,united ,states assistance1 based on the results of the assessment described in subparagraph 7,a71 to strengthen the country's health system that-- 7i7 provides a framework for achieving such strategy2 7ii7 identifies key areas for ,united ,states ,government investments in the sector2 7iii7 specifies the role of health programs undertaken by each ,federal ,government agency operating in the country in achieving such strategy2 and 7iv7 includes cost analysis1 benchmarks1 outputs1 and desired outcomes4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be informed by the assessment required under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,b7 incorporate the health security priorities identified under the country's ,joint ,external ,evaluation1 if applicable2 7,c7 outline how assistance provided by each ,federal ,government agency operating in the country will support the development and implementation of a national action plan2 7,d7 identify potential obstacles to the implementation of the strategy1 such as issues relating to governance of an effective health system at all levels of the country's public health systems1 especially with respect to governing bodies and councils at the provincial1 district1 and community levels2 7,e7 identify bureaucratic barriers and inefficiencies1 including poor linkages between government ministries and between ministries and donor agencies1 and the extent of any corruption2 7,f7 include proposals for sustainable financing mechanisms for health systems2 7,g7 identify barriers to building and retaining an effective frontline health workforce with key global health security capacities laid out by the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje71 and include recommendations for host country actions to achieve a workforce that conforms with the ,world ,health ,organization's recommendation for at least #dd4e doctors1 nurses1 and midwives per every #aj1jjj people2 7,h7 identify deficiencies in information systems and communication technologies that prevent linkages at all levels of the health system delivery and medical supply systems2 7,i7 identify weaknesses in supply chain and procurement systems and practices1 and recommend ways to improve the efficiency1 transparency1 and effectiveness of such systems and practices2 7,j7 identify obstacles to health service access and quality and improved health outcomes for women and girls1 and for the poorest and most vulnerable1 including a lack of social support and other underlying causes1 and recommendations for how to overcome such obstacles2 7,k7 include plans for integrating innovations in health technologies1 services1 and systems2 7,l7 identify barriers to health literacy1 community engagement1 and patient empowerment1 and recommendations for overcoming such barriers2 and 7,m7 describe the role of the private sector and nongovernmental health providers1 including community groups engaged in health promotion and mutual assistance and faith-based institutions engaged in health delivery1 including the extent to which the local population utilizes such health services4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in developing a strategy pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 each ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development mission shall consult with-- 7,a7 relevant host government institutions2 7,b7 professional associations2 7,c7 patient groups2 7,d7 civil society organizations 7including international nongovernmental organizations with relevant expertise in program implementation72 and 7,e7 the private sector4 7b7 ,coordination of programs and activities at the country level ,the ,president1 acting through the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development mission director in each country described in subsection 7a77#a71 shall-- 7#a7 ensure that not less than five percent of the amounts appropriated to carry out each ,united ,states ,government supported health program in countries identified in subsection 7a77#a7 is provided to carry out activities identified in paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 coordinate the implementation of programs and activities undertaken by relevant ,federal agencies1 bureaus1 and offices to ensure that ,united ,states ,government supported health programs-- 7,a7 improve a country's ability to detect1 prevent1 and respond to infectious disease outbreaks1 such as ,,covid-#ai and ,ebola2 7,b7 strengthen1 in an integrated manner1 cross-cutting health systems of host countries that impact more than one health program2 7,c7 are designed to make sustained improvements in health outcomes and health security1 such that health systems are broadly available1 particularly to people with poor access to quality health services2 7,d7 complement1 or are aligned with1 to the extent applicable1 national strategies to strengthen health systems2 7,e7 utilize1 to the fullest extent practicable1 service delivery platforms that do not fragment care or build parallel or disease-specific procurement processes or supply chains2 7,f7 complement1 or are aligned with1 efforts by the host government-- 7i7 to prevent1 detect1 and respond to infectious disease outbreaks2 7ii7 to provide appropriate training to health system professionals1 including managers1 administrators1 frontline health workers1 paraprofessionals1 and professionals2 and 7iii7 to coordinate health programs and activities with multilateral and bilateral donors to ensure that such activities support efforts to strengthen the health system2 7,g7 help host countries address the issues that create barriers to the retention of skilled health care professionals2 7,h7 help national governments to devise implementable options for mobilizing sustainable domestic and external resources and financing for health systems strengthening2 and 7,i7 encourage the coordination of programs and activities with multilateral and bilateral donors2 7#c7 provide funds to local health organizations1 whenever practicable1 by contracting directly with such organizations2 7#d7 ensure that contractors and grantees receiving ,united ,states ,government funds for the purpose of carrying out health-related activities-- 7,a7 build local capacity through such activities2 and 7,b7 subcontract1 to the fullest extent practicable and on an increasing basis1 with local health organizations2 and 7#e7 encourage civil society and the private sector to collaborate with donors and host country governments-- 7,a7 to increase the sense of ownership by citizens2 and 7,b7 to improve program and activity effectiveness4 7c7 ,international efforts 7#a7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall lead interagency efforts to work with the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria2 ,gavi1 the ,vaccine ,alliance2 bilateral donors2 and other relevant multilateral and international organizations and stakeholders to develop-- 7,a7 shared core indicators for strengthened health security and health systems2 7,b7 standardized reporting requirements among donors to reduce the burden placed on host countries2 7,c7 structures for joint assessments1 plans1 auditing1 and consultations2 and 7,d7 a regularized approach to coordination on health systems strengthening4 7#b7 ,technical guidance ,the ,office of ,health ,systems in the ,bureau for ,global ,health at the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in consultation with the working group established under subsection 7e71 shall-- 7,a7 issue technical guidance to carry out the strategy and elements described in this section2 and 7,b7 determine whether approaches carried out at the country level with combined resources in pursuit of country level health systems strategies comply with the guidance issued pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,progress report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes the implementation of this subsection4 7d7 ,public private partnerships ,to improve health systems strengthening 7#a7 ,inclusion in country strategies ,the country strategies developed under subsection 7a7 shall include a section that-- 7,a7 discusses the role of the private sector 7including corporate1 local1 and international organizations with relevant expertise72 and 7,b7 identifies opportunities for the private sector-- 7i7 to accelerate research and development of innovative health and information technology1 and to offer training related to its use2 7ii7 to contribute to improvements in health administration and management processes2 7iii7 to improve system efficiency2 7iv7 to develop training related to clinical practice guidelines2 and 7v7 to help countries develop systems for documenting outcomes and achievements related to activities undertaken to strengthen the health sector4 7#b7 ,plan for engagement through the global development alliance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall submit a plan to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7,a7 addresses how the ,global ,development ,alliance will partner with the private sector to increase health security and health systems strengthening activities1 including shortening the period during which companies may register2 and 7,b7 includes recommendations for streamlining and improving means for partnering with the private sector-- 7i7 to detect and respond to pandemic diseases2 and 7ii7 to strengthen health systems and health security4 7e7 ,interagency working group 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall convene an interagency working group to coordinate efforts and track progress on ,united ,states ,government activities related to health systems strengthening1 and shall appoint the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to lead the working group4 ,the working group shall be composed of representatives of the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 including the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 relevant ,united ,states credit authorities1 and other relevant ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,working ,group shall meet not less frequently than quarterly-- 7,a7 to establish goals and measurable targets and to develop metrics for measuring progress in health system strengthening by ,united ,states ,government supported health programs1 including-- 7i7 increasing human resources for health and for reduced attrition in the health sector2 7ii7 improving supply chain systems1 including reducing drug and health commodity stockouts2 7iii7 improving surveillance capacity2 7iv7 improving health information systems2 and 7v7 strengthening health systems outcomes1 as measured by essential proxy measures1 such as resource optimization1 delivery of essential services1 and population coverage2 7,b7 to ensure that activities carried out through the ,president's ,emergency ,plan for ,,aids ,relief1 the ,president's ,malaria ,initiative1 and other bilateral health funding are meeting the minimum requirements for1 and are wholly aligned with1 supporting and complementing national strategies on health systems strengthening1 as applicable2 7,c7 to ensure coordination with the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda2 7,d7 to ensure coordination with other donors and multilateral organizations1 including the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria2 ,gavi1 the ,vaccine ,alliance2 and the ,global ,financing ,facility2 and 7,e7 to seek regular input from civil society and the private sector regarding best practices for strengthening health systems at the country level4 7#c7 ,cooperation ,members of the ,working ,group shall provide the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development with any requested data and information that is related to health system strengthening activities and programs4 7#d7 ,reporting requirements 7,a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that identifies-- 7i7 the members of the ,working ,group2 7ii7 the ,working ,group's plans to carry out the duties described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7iii7 the countries in which such duties will be carried out4 7,b7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after submission of the initial report under subparagraph 7,a71 and annually thereafter for the next five years1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes1 with respect to the reporting period-- 7i7 the progress achieved in strengthening health systems2 and 7ii7 the amount of funding from the ,president's ,emergency ,plan for ,,aids ,relief1 the ,president's ,malaria ,initiative1 ,maternal and ,child ,health1 ,neglected ,tropical ,diseases1 ,nutrition1 ,tuberculosis1 ,family ,planning1 ,pandemic ,preparedness1 and other ,united ,states ,government supported health programs that was spent on strengthening health systems in cross cutting ways4 7#e7 ,authorization for use of funds ,amounts appropriated by this ,act and amounts appropriated for purposes of carrying out section #ajd of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b7 may be used to carry out the activities described in subsections 7a7 and 7b74 #bjf4 ,additional authorities 7a7 ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa ,chapter #a of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajd7;c77#a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b7c77#a771 by inserting 7emphasizing health systems strengthening1 as appropriate7 after health services2 7#b7 in section #ajd;,a 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b-#b7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,d71 by striking including health care systems1 under other international donor support and inserting including through support for health systems strengthening1 under other donor support2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#c77,q71 by inserting the ,office of the ,united ,states ,global ,,aids ,coordinator1 partner countries1 and the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria to ensure that their actions support the activities taken to strengthen the overall health systems in recipient countries1 and efforts by after efforts by2 and 7#c7 in section #ajd;,b7g77#b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b-#c7;g77#b771 by inserting strengthening the health system of the country and after contribute to4 7b7 ,united ,states leadership against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc ,section #bjd7;a7 of the ,united ,states ,leadership ,against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 in the context of plans to strengthen overall health systems before the semicolon2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by inserting as part of a strategy to improve overall health before the semicolon at the end4 #bjg4 ,support for efforts of the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,aids1 ,tuberculosis and ,malaria to respond to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,,covid-#ai pandemic threatens gains made through decades of investments to combat the spread of ,,aids1 tuberculosis1 and malaria2 7#b7 ,,covid-#ai poses a threat to the health systems of resource-constrained countries1 including strains on laboratory capacity and supply chains for health commodities1 as well as availability of healthcare workers and equipment and supplies2 7#c7 interruptions in treatment for ,,aids1 tuberculosis1 and malaria due to disruptions in supply chains for critical drugs and medical equipment and supplies1 as well as the diversion of healthcare workers1 could significantly increase the death toll from ,,aids1 tuberculosis1 and malaria1 potentially exceeding the number of deaths from ,,covid-#ai itself2 and 7#d7 the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis and ,malaria has a strong track record of working with partners in resource-constrained settings to ensure delivery of services and commodities4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,notwithstanding section #bjb7;d77#d77;,a77i7 of the ,united ,states ,leadership ,against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbb7;d77#d77;,a77i771 there is authorized to be appropriated #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for an immediate contribution to the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis and ,malaria1 specifically for its ,,covid-#ai response mechanism1 to be available until expended4 ,b ,international ,economic ,pandemic ,response #baa4 ,sense of ,congress on building resilience ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,united ,states foreign assistance and finance must improve the ability of people1 households1 communities1 countries1 regions1 institutions1 and systems to assess1 anticipate1 prevent1 adapt to1 cope with1 and recover from shocks and stresses1 such as the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 in ways that-- 7#a7 account for1 and reduce chronic vulnerability resulting from1 disruptive or potentially disruptive changes in national and community demographics1 the environment and natural resource availability1 public health threats like the ,,covid-#ai outbreak1 political leadership1 and economic growth trends2 7#b7 address structural drivers of shocks1 stresses1 and vulnerability1 including poor governance1 weak public institutions1 and systemic gender1 religious1 or ethnic-based marginalization and economic exclusion2 7#c7 expand resilience capacities1 inclusive economic growth opportunities1 and equitable access to capital and market tools across diverse populations and communities in developing countries2 7#d7 strengthen inclusive governance and economic growth1 peace and stability1 and food and nutrition security in the face of current and potential disruptions1 and the capacities of national and local institutions charged with serving the public good and ensuring public safety2 7#e7 advance a comprehensive1 whole-of-government approach to build capacities that protect1 improve1 and sustain growth1 peace1 and stability and preparedness against shocks in developing countries and for populations most vulnerable to persistent and forecasted shocks and stresses2 7#f7 improve international support of the ,united ,states ,government for sustained inclusive long-term growth1 peace and stability1 equality1 and good governance in developing countries1 at the national and subnational levels1 through the collection1 evaluation1 and practical application of information on persistent and forecasted shocks and stresses1 such as epidemics1 pandemics1 and climate change2 7#g7 assess and measure the progress of ,united ,states foreign assistance in helping households1 communities1 systems1 and institutions measure impact on improving development1 peace1 and stability outcomes following shocks and stresses or to prevent shocks from materializing2 and 7#h7 foster partnerships and seek commitments from host countries to-- 7,a7 make inclusive investments2 7,b7 implement reforms2 7,c7 execute programs that build resilience capacities and planning towards the achievement of long-term sustainable development and growth2 7,d7 establish safeguards against shocks like epidemics1 pandemics1 and climate change2 and 7,e7 ensure responsible agents are accountable4 #bab4 ,financial support for pandemic preparedness and global health security 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 no country is fully prepared to respond to epidemic or pandemic threats1 and as ,,covid-#ai has demonstrated1 an outbreak anywhere can quickly escalate to become a threat everywhere2 7#b7 the work of international public institutions and publicly and privately funded organizations and initiatives such as the ,world ,health ,organization1 the ,global ,preparedness ,monitoring ,board1 the ,,ghsa1 and others to identify and develop action plans1 set standards1 develop tools for evaluation1 and undertake assessments has been critical to efforts to improve global health security2 7#c7 lack of resources and incentives have proven to be obstacles to lower-income countries1 which have not allocated sufficient funding from national budgets to fill their pandemic preparedness gaps identified through ,joint ,external ,evaluations2 7#d7 recent estimates suggest that the costs for most lower-income countries to close their gaps in preparedness would be less than #b per person per year1 which is significantly lower than the trillions of dollars in costs to ,united ,states taxpayers resulting from the health and economic impact of pandemics2 and 7#e7 the ,world ,bank has a critical role in helping lower-income countries finance actions to fill gaps identified through existing assessments and national action plans to prevent1 detect1 and respond to epidemic and pandemic threats4 7b7 ,establishment of a ,world ,bank trust fund 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states ,executive ,director to the ,world ,bank ,group shall use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to advocate for the establishment of a multi-donor trust fund to incentivize and support countries to develop and implement credible national action plans aimed at preventing1 detecting1 and responding to epidemics and pandemics1 including to further incentivize countries with such plans to provide domestic resources towards their implementation 7in this section referred to as the ,trust ,fund74 ,the ,united ,states ,executive ,director shall ensure that the ,trust ,fund-- 7,a7 is available to low-income countries that have developed a credible national action plan on health security1 including those that have prioritized pandemic preparedness funding in their national budgets2 7,b7 places specific emphasis on use of the funds for-- 7i7 acquisition of technical assistance for the development and implementation of national action plans for health security that seek to achieve specific1 measurable targets1 including targets identified through ,joint ,external ,evaluations carried out in keeping with the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje72 7ii7 financing for the implementation of actions and activities meant to fill gaps identified through rigorously developed and evaluated national action plans for health security that identify measurable steps to build and sustain capacity to prevent1 detect1 and respond to epidemic threats1 including those that have undergone ,joint ,external ,evaluations and in keeping with the targets of the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda2 7iii7 financing through mechanisms aimed at creating incentives for countries to devote an increasing share of their own resources to core preparedness functions and to make measurable1 independently verified progress against preparedness outcomes such as national action plan benchmarks1 ,joint ,external ,evaluation and ,global ,health ,security ,index scores1 or other credible1 rigorously developed1 measurable plans2 7iv7 leverage over public and private sector funding1 including country resources and resources from government donors1 development banks1 private sector entities1 philanthropies1 and other non-governmental entities1 to incentivize countries to prioritize health security2 7v7 resources for the purposes of measuring progress made towards achieving benchmarks and milestones in closing gaps1 and for evaluations2 7vi7 activities to conduct regular exercises of health security capacities and for publishing and disseminating annual after-action reviews based on simulation exercises2 and 7vii7 activities necessary to constructively participate in an international biosurveillance architecture aimed at rapidly detecting emerging pandemic threats2 7,c7 develops and reports on a means for ensuring funding is prioritized for countries that are the most vulnerable to pandemic threats2 7,d7 makes provisions for accepting donations from the private sector1 foundations1 and nongovernmental organizations2 7,e7 requires countries applying for resources made available by this fund to identify specific funding in national budgets for purposes of pandemic preparedness2 and 7,f7 is structured with appropriate safeguards and benchmarks to ensure that funding is used transparently and effectively and that measurable results are achieved4 7c7 ,coordination ,in advocating for the establishment of the ,trust ,fund1 the ,united ,states ,executive ,director shall make an effort to ensure that the establishment of any ,trust ,fund coordinates with-- 7#a7 existing facilities of the ,world ,bank ,group2 and 7#b7 actions and activities undertaken by international public institutions and publicly and privately funded organizations and initiatives4 7d7 ,requirement for consultation ,in advocating for the establishment of a ,trust ,fund pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,united ,states ,executive ,director of the ,world ,bank ,group shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees about the establishment of the ,trust ,fund1 including on the elements and requirements associated with the plans1 programs1 and actions that are eligible for funding1 and plans to ensure funding is prioritized for countries that are the most vulnerable to epidemic and pandemic threats4 #bac4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation ,it is the sense of ,congress as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,,covid-#ai pandemic is causing a global economic recession as evidenced by1 but not limited to1 the following global economic indicators3 7,a7 ,the ,united ,nations ,conference on ,trade and ,development estimates that the economic uncertainty associated with the ,,covid-#ai pandemic will likely cost the global economy at least #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1jjj in #bjbj4 7,b7 ,global markets have suffered losses ranging between #e percent and over #aj percent since the beginning of the pandemic4 7,c7 ,african finance ministers recently announced that the continent will need at least a #ajj1jjj1jjj1jjj stimulus package1 including the suspension of debt service payments4 7#b7 ,even when markets begin to recover in the future1 access to capital will likely be especially challenging for developing countries1 which likely also will be struggling with the containment of and recovery from ,,covid-#ai4 7#c7 ,economic uncertainty and inability of individuals and households to generate income is a major driver of political instability and social discord1 which creates conditions for insecurity4 7#d7 ,it is in the security and economic interests of the ,united ,states to assist in the economic recovery of developing countries that are made more vulnerable and unstable from both the public health and economic impacts of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#e7 ,united ,states foreign assistance and development finance institutions must blunt the impacts of a ,,covid-#ai related economic recession by supporting investments in sectors critical to maintaining economic stability and resilience in low and middle income countries4 7#f7 ,the need for the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation's support for advancing development outcomes in less developed countries1 as mandated by the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq471 is critical to ensuring lasting and resilient economic growth in light of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic's exacerbation of economic hardships and challenges4 7#g7 ,the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation is encouraged to adjust its view of risk versus return by taking smart risks that may produce a lower rate of financial return but produce significant development outcomes in responding to the economic effects of ,,covid-#ai4 7#h7 ,to mitigate the economic impacts of the ,,covid-#ai recession1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation should use its resources and authorities to1 among other things-- 7,a7 offer borrowers loans and loan guarantees at concessional rates below the ,federal ,reserve interest rate2 7,b7 ensure loan support for small- and medium-sized enterprises2 7,c7 offer local currency loans to borrowers for working capital needs2 7,d7 create dedicated financing opportunities for new customers that are experiencing financial hardship due to ,,covid-#ai2 7,e7 extend grace periods for loan payment and repayment to borrowers experiencing hardship due to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 and 7,f7 work with other development finance institutions to create co-financing facilities to support customers experiencing hardship due to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 #bad4 ,prohibition on the transfer of sovereign loan guarantees to the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation 7a7 ,in general ,section #adfc7;c77#a7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifhc7;c77#a77 is amended by striking the ,corporation or any other appropriate department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government and inserting any appropriate department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government 7other than the ,corporation74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if included in the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 #bae4 ,surge financing mechanism ,title ,,iii of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adcf4 ,surge financing mechanism 7a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall establish a mechanism1 to be administered by the ,strategic ,investments ,officer1 pursuant to which the ,corporation expedites decisions to provide support under title ,,ii in select cases4 7b7 ,maximum contingent liability ,the maximum contingent liability of the ,corporation outstanding at any one time during any fiscal year under this section shall not exceed in the aggregate an amount that is equal to #aj percent of the amount appropriated for the ,corporation for that fiscal year4 7c7 ,notification to ,congress ,the ,chairperson of the ,board shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of each decision to expedite a decision under this section and the reasons for expediting that decision4 4 #baf4 ,sense of ,congress on contributions to the ,currency ,exchange ,fund ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state1 should contribute such sums as may be necessary to the ,currency ,exchange ,fund 7,,tcx7 in order to help hedge against foreign exchange risk in ,,covid-#ai economic reconstruction efforts4 #bag4 ,sense of ,congress on bilateral debt restructuring ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 should enter into negotiations for selling1 reducing1 or cancelling amounts owed to the ,united ,states from bilateral credit partners who are in immediate need of debt restructuring due to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 #bah4 ,clearing ,world ,bank ,group arrears ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall provide the ,world ,bank ,group with all necessary amounts to address the ,united ,states arrears from fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj4 ,c ,refugee1 ,humanitarian1 and ,migration ,provisions #bca4 ,protection of refugees and asylum seekers 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 during the unprecedented public health crisis caused by the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 the ,united ,states should collaborate with governments of other countries to take measures that protect individuals fleeing persecution1 war1 and generalized violence2 and 7#b7 extraordinary policy measures1 such as border closures and travel restrictions1 which impose unusual burdens for those seeking international protection1 should be lifted as soon as circumstances permit1 and exceptions to such measures should be made for highly vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers4 7b7 ,resumption of refugee resettlement ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall-- 7#a7 extend the period of validity for refugee visas2 7#b7 continue processing immigration benefits1 including security vetting1 to the extent such processing is unaffected by the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#c7 expeditiously resume refugee resettlement through the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program upon the resumption of international refugee resettlement operations by the ,united ,nations ,high ,commissioner for ,refugees and the ,international ,organization for ,migration2 7#d7 reallocate refugee admissions to ensure that-- 7,a7 the number of refugees authorized to be admitted for fiscal year #bjbj under section #bjg7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7;a77 will be reached2 and 7,b7 highly vulnerable refugees referred by the ,united ,nations ,high ,commissioner for ,refugees1 such as unaccompanied refugee minors1 are admitted2 and 7#e7 notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives about the reallocation described in paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,applying refugee admissions to the fiscal year #bjbj presidential determination 7#a7 ,in general ,any alien described in paragraph 7#b7 who1 after applying for admission as a covered refugee1 is admitted to the ,united ,states shall be counted against the fiscal year #bjbj numerical limitation for admission of refugees determined under section #bjg7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7;a774 7#b7 ,covered refugee ,an alien is a covered refugee described in this paragraph if the alien-- 7,a7 applied for admission as a refugee1 regardless of the applicant's allocation within the fiscal year #bjbj numerical limitation for admission of refugees2 and 7,b7 7i7 was designated as ,ready for ,departure in the ,department of ,state's ,worldwide ,refugee ,admissions ,processing ,system on ,march #ag1 #bjbj2 7ii7 had1 or will have1 a medical clearance expire between ,march #ag1 #bjbj1 and ,september #cj1 #bjbj2 7iii7 had1 or will have1 a security clearance expire between ,march #ag1 #bjbj1 and ,september #cj1 #bjbj2 or 7iv7 completed an interview with a ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services officer before ,march #ag1 #bjbj4 7d7 ,humanitarian exemption for entry into the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,any alien who travels to the ,united ,states for the purpose of seeking entry into the ,united ,states to avoid persecution or torture in his or her country of origin or most recent residence shall be-- 7,a7 considered to be engaging in essential travel2 7,b7 exempted from travel restrictions into the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 afforded the right to seek asylum in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #cfb of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfe7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,whenever and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,whenever 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,humanitarian exceptions ,the ,surgeon ,general shall specify humanitarian exceptions to the travel restrictions authorized under subsection 7a7 for persons in need of protection from persecution or torture4 4 7e7 ,extension of filing or re-,entry deadlines 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,extension of visa expiration ,notwithstanding section #bba7;c7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;c77 or any other provision of law1 including any actions taken pursuant to section #bab7;f7 or #bae7;a7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;f7 and #aahe7;a77 or section #cfb of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfe71 if any visa described in subparagraph 7,b7 expires or expired during the period described in paragraph 7#c71 the period of validity of the visa shall be extended until the date that is #ij days after the last day of the period described in paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,visa described ,a visa described in this subparagraph is a visa issued under-- 7i7 section #ajei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note72 7ii7 section #abdd of the ,refugee ,crisis in ,iraq ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg note72 or 7iii7 section #fjb of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-h2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note74 7#b7 ,refugees admissions impacted by ,,covid-#ai ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including any actions taken pursuant to section #bab7;f7 or #bae7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;f7 and #aahe7;a77 or section #cfb of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfe7-- 7,a7 if an alien seeking admission pursuant to section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7 was designated1 at any time during the period described in paragraph 7#c7 as ,ready for ,departure or the equivalent in the ,department of ,state's ,worldwide ,refugee ,admissions ,processing ,system1 the period of validity of all required checks for such alien shall be extended until the date that is #ij days after the last day of the period described in paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 each alien described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be counted against the fiscal year #bjbj numerical limitation for admission of refugees set by the ,president pursuant to section #bjg7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7;a77 regardless of the applicant's allocation within such numerical limitation or the applicant's date of admission2 7,c7 the period of validity of a travel document issued pursuant to section #bbc4a7;b7 of title #h1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations that is scheduled to expire during the period described in paragraph 7#c7 shall be extended until the date that is #ij days after the last day of the period described in paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 a filing deadline for any application1 benefit1 or petition filed pursuant to section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg71 including a petition to follow to join a relative or an affidavit of relationship1 that is scheduled to expire during the period described in paragraph 7#c7 shall be extended to the date that is #ij days after the last day of the period described in paragraph 7#c72 and 7,e7 upon the termination of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 with respect to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall expedite the admission of refugees described in this subsection to achieve the numerical limitation set by the ,president for fiscal year #bjbj pursuant to section #bjg7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7;a774 7#c7 ,period described ,the period described in this section is the period beginning on the date on which the public health emergency was declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 with respect to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic and ending #ij days after the termination of such public health emergency4 7#d7 ,reporting requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and quarterly thereafter until all ,,covid-#ai related travel restrictions1 whether domestic or foreign1 have been lifted1 the ,secretary of ,state1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives describing the actions taken to ensure that special immigration visa recipients1 refugees1 and follow-to-join relatives approved for resettlement or admission in the ,united ,states do not face undue application-related delays in traveling to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,contents ,each report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 include the number and nationality of special immigrant visa recipients1 refugees1 and follow-to-join relatives who were delayed due to ,,covid-#ai2 7ii7 indicate how many of the individuals described in clause 7i7 have since traveled to the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 for such individuals who have not traveled to the ,united ,states1 the current status of their travel documents and the expected dates on which they will be traveling to the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,domestic refugee resettlement 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for such purposes1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services an additional #fdb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj to meet the immediate needs of recently arrived refugees and other populations receiving resettlement services due to the public health and economic crises caused by the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be used-- 7,a7 to increase the period during which individuals described in paragraph 7#a7 shall receive ,refugee ,cash ,assistance and ,refugee ,medical ,assistance benefits from #h months to #ah months to provide such individuals1 during the extent of such crises1 with needed housing1 food1 and medical assistance2 7,b7 to provide an additional #b1jjj for all current and future individuals enrolled in the ,matching ,grant program-- 7i7 to ensure that rent and utilities for such individuals are paid for at least #ahj days2 and 7ii7 to waive or suspend the non-,federal matching requirement for this additional funding2 7,c7 to expand by #bjj percent the ,preferred ,communities ,program to provide emergency assistance1 such as food1 housing1 and health needs1 to the individuals benefitting from such program2 7,d7 to ensure that-- 7i7 resettlement agencies are able to maintain their infrastructure and capacity at a level to continue to serve newly arrived refugees1 previously arrived refugees1 and other populations of concern who remain statutorily eligible for integration services2 and 7ii7 there is sufficient capacity for future arrivals to be adequately served2 and 7,e7 to increase the ,refugee ,support ,services budget by #bjj1jjj1jjj to ensure that the program can flexibly meet recipients' immediate and emergency needs1 such as housing1 food1 and unemployment assistance4 7#c7 ,implementation of migration and refugee assistance funds 7,a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7i7 the infrastructure of the refugee resettlement program is being challenged1 particularly in light of the moratorium on refugee arrivals1 which inhibits the ability of refugee resettlement agencies to serve newcomers1 resettled refugees1 ,afghan and ,iraqi special immigrant visa recipients1 asylees1 and others2 and 7ii7 it is important to preserve the capacity of overseas infrastructure1 including the ,resettlement ,support ,centers overseas1 so that refugee arrivals can resume expeditiously4 7,b7 ,bureau of population1 refugees1 and migration ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for the ,bureau of ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration shall-- 7i7 during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 increase reception and placement assistance by #a1jjj per person to strengthen direct support for recent and new arrivals1 including and beyond their first #ij days after arrival2 7ii7 provide #a1bjj in cash assistance directly to each refugee and ,afghan and ,iraqi special immigrant visa recipient who arrived in the ,united ,states during the #ab-month period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7iii7 ensure that each of the #i refugee resettlement agencies receive adequate funding to stabilize the refugee resettlement infrastructure required to continue serving refugees1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with such agencies2 and 7iv7 maintain level funding to the overseas resettlement support centers while processing refugees for resettlement to the ,united ,states is temporarily suspended4 #bcb4 ,humanitarian assistance to countries affected by the ,,covid-#ai pandemic 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 ensure that international assistance1 including ,united ,states assistance1 to address the ,,covid-#ai pandemic reaches all vulnerable populations1 including racial and religious minorities1 refugees1 internally displaced persons1 migrants1 and stateless persons2 7#b7 ensure that ,united ,states assistance addresses the second order effects of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including specifically ensuring that such assistance meets the needs of those facing starvation and acute food insecurity as a result of the pandemic2 and 7#c7 protect and support humanitarian actors who are essential workers in preventing1 mitigating and responding to the spread of ,,covid-#ai among the marginalized and vulnerable groups described in paragraph 7#a71 and ensure such humanitarian actors are exempted from inappropriate and unreasonable travel restrictions to ensure they can effectively undertake life-saving assistance4 7b7 ,facilitating effective and safe humanitarian assistance ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall carry out actions that accomplish the policies set forth in subsection 7a71 including the following actions3 7#a7 ,branding ,prescribing as appropriate1 with due consideration for the safety and security of implementing partners and beneficiaries1 the use of logos or other insignia of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development or the ,department of ,state identity to appropriately identify overseas programs under this ,act administered by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,exception to travel restrictions for aid workers ,taking steps to ensure that travel restrictions implemented to help contain the spread of ,,covid-#ai are not applied to individuals authorized by the ,united ,states ,government to travel to or reside in a designated country to provide assistance related to or otherwise impacted by the ,,covid-#ai outbreak4 7#c7 ,procurement of personal protective equipment ,approving the usage of foreign assistance funding for the procurement of personal protective equipment by ,united ,states ,government implementing partners from businesses within or nearby the country receiving foreign assistance on an urgent basis and in a manner consistent with efforts to respond to the spread of ,,covid-#ai in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,authorization for aid worker evacuation ,waiving certain travel restrictions implemented to help contain the spread of ,,covid-#ai in order to facilitate the medical evacuation of ,united ,states ,government implementing partners1 regardless of nationality4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that assesses the global humanitarian response and outlines specific elements of the ,united ,states ,government's efforts4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of humanitarian and health-worker access to crisis-affected areas1 including-- 7i7 restrictions on the arrival of humanitarian workers from abroad into the country2 7ii7 restrictions on the travel within the country of humanitarian workers to reach their areas of operation where populations of concern reside2 7iii7 access to medical evacuation in the event of a health emergency2 and 7iv7 access to personal protective equipment for ,united ,states ,government implementing partners4 7,b7 ,an analysis and description of countries that have expressly prevented vulnerable populations from accessing necessary assistance related to ,,covid-#ai1 including-- 7i7 their omission from national response plans2 7ii7 laws1 policies1 or practices that restrict or preclude treatment at public hospitals and health facilities2 and 7iii7 exclusion or discrimination in law1 policy1 or practice that prevents equal access to food1 shelter1 and other basic assistance4 7,c7 ,a description of ,united ,states ,government efforts to facilitate greater humanitarian access1 including-- 7i7 advocacy and diplomatic efforts with relevant foreign governments and multilateral institutions to ensure that vulnerable populations are included in national response plans and other relevant plans developed in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 and 7ii7 advocacy and diplomatic efforts with relevant foreign governments to ensure that relevant travel exemptions are issued for humanitarian and health workers responding to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7d7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and consistent with the authorities of section #dia of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbib71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,president #d1djj1jjj1jjj in additional funding for fiscal year #bjbj1 in addition to funds otherwise appropriated or made available for such purpose to provide assistance to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of countries directly affected by or at imminent risk of being affected by the outbreak of ,,covid-#ai1 especially to communities hosting significant numbers displaced persons and other vulnerable groups1 in accordance with established international humanitarian principles4 7#b7 ,incorporation of gender analysis ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall ensure that all strategies1 programs1 and activities undertaken pursuant to this subsection are shaped by a gender analysis as defined by the ,women's ,entrepreneurship and ,economic ,empowerment ,act of #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-dbh74 #bcc4 ,addressing threats to women and girls in the ,,covid-#ai pandemic 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 credible research indicates that the ,,covid-#ai pandemic has increased exposure to domestic violence1 child marriage1 trafficking and other forms of gender-based violence and abuse1 and has increased and compounded the risks displaced women and girls face in emergencies2 7#b7 the ,,covid-#ai pandemic is disrupting access to sexual and reproductive health care1 including antenatal and postnatal care1 contraception1 and care related to ,,hiv_/,,aids and sexually transmitted infections2 7#c7 sexual and reproductive health care must remain essential priorities to ensure women and girls may continue to access these services from the most trusted providers2 and 7#d7 the ,united ,states ,government should fully support the ,united ,nations ,population ,fund1 which is playing a critical role in the pandemic response and is the lead ,united ,nations agency mandated to address sexual and reproductive health needs1 as well as coordinating gender-based violence 7,,gbv7 response in humanitarian emergencies4 7b7 ,authorization of activities ,to address gender-,based violence during and after the pandemic ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall carry out activities to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to gender-based violence during and following the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including-- 7#a7 providing training1 equipment1 and capacity building for frontline responders1 including health care workers1 humanitarian aid personnel1 and other service deliverers-- 7,a7 to identify and prevent gender-based violence in communities affected by ,,covid-#ai2 and 7,b7 to support survivors and those at risk through best practices1 including-- 7i7 immediate1 life-saving assistance1 including medical care1 hygiene and dignity kits1 the clinical management of rape1 mental health and psychological support1 and referral to other services1 including case management2 7ii7 access to justice and community-level reintegration2 and 7iii7 opportunities to earn livelihoods1 build skills1 and receive an education2 7#b7 ensuring that mechanisms such as domestic abuse hotlines and services for survivors of ,,gbv are considered essential services within ,,covid-#ai response programs and are fully resourced2 7#c7 prioritizing the use of technology and other remote options to maintain contact with and support survivors of violence when movement or access is restricted2 7#d7 integrating the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by aid workers or others providing response services into all programs1 including prioritizing appropriate training1 monitoring1 and accountability mechanisms2 and 7#e7 ensuring that frontline workers1 including those providing in-person services to address gender-based violence1 have the personal protective equipment1 training1 and other safety measures needed to safely provide essential services during the pandemic on an urgent basis and in a manner consistent with efforts to respond to the spread of ,,covid-#ai in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,authorization of assistance to the ,united ,nations ,population ,fund ,notwithstanding the ,secretary of ,state's determination on ,july #h1 #bjai1 made pursuant to the third proviso of title ,,iii of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjai 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aaf-f71 funds authorized under this ,act shall be made available to the ,united ,nations ,population ,fund1 including for the following purposes in ,,covid-#ai impacted countries3 7#a7 ,improved data collection1 coordination1 technical expertise and availability of dedicated gender advisors to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian settings through the ,gender ,based ,violence ,area of ,responsibility forum1 which is managed by the ,united ,nations ,population ,fund1 and across sectors of humanitarian action1 including through training and sensitization of humanitarian aid workers on identification of and care for survivors of gender-based violence1 which has spiked globally amid the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#b7 ,procurement and distribution of personal protective equipment to assist frontline health care workers on an urgent basis and in a manner consistent with efforts to respond to the spread of ,,covid-#ai in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,procurement and distribution of sanitizing agents to assist frontline health care workers in infection control4 7#d7 ,reduction of preventable maternal deaths by delivering prenatal care1 antenatal care1 and safe childbirth delivery services4 7#e7 ,addressing the unmet need for contraception1 by procuring and distributing essential contraceptive supplies and by improving the functioning of the supply chain4 7#f7 ,coordination and delivery of gender-based violence prevention1 mitigation1 and education services4 7#g7 ,coordination and delivery of information and services to prevent child marriage and female genital mutilation1 the incidence of which has increased during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 #bcd4 ,safeguarding democracy and human rights during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 governments may be required to take appropriate but extraordinary actions1 during public health emergencies1 to halt the spread of disease1 including closing businesses and public events1 limiting access to public spaces1 and restricting the movement of people2 7#b7 authorities in more than #hb countries1 including the ,united ,states1 have declared states of emergency due to the threat of ,,covid-#ai1 which the ,world ,health ,organization designated a global pandemic on ,march #aa1 #bjbj2 7#c7 governments in certain countries with ,,covid-#ai cases1 such as ,cambodia1 ,egypt1 ,hungary1 ,india1 ,turkey1 ,china1 and the ,china ,liaison ,office in ,hong ,kong1 have taken measures that violate the human rights of their citizens without clear public health justification1 oversight measures1 or sunset provisions2 7#d7 governments in #be countries1 including ,kenya1 ,iran1 the ,philippines1 ,thailand1 and ,jordan1 have taken measures that affect expression and restrict freedom of the press2 7#e7 against a backdrop of rising nationalism1 populism1 authoritarianism and pushback against human rights in some countries1 the crisis can provide a pretext unrelated to the pandemic for governments to engage in repression1 including measures that undermine democratic institutions1 quash legitimate dissent1 and attack journalists1 activists1 and disfavored social groups1 like refugees and migrants1 with far-reaching consequences that outlive the current crisis2 7#f7 the ,united ,states ,government1 implementing emergency policies at home and through its diplomacy and foreign assistance abroad1 should assertively champion the protection of internationally recognized human rights during and after the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 and 7#g7 during and after the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development should directly or through nongovernmental organizations or international organizations1 provide assistance and implement programs that support democratic institutions1 civil society1 free media1 and internationally recognized human rights4 7b7 ,funding for civil society and human rights defenders 7#a7 ,program priorities ,amounts made available for fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe to carry out programs authorized under sections #aja and #ajb of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea and #baea-a71 including programs to support democratic institutions1 human rights defenders1 civil society1 and freedom of the press1 shall be particularly targeted1 to the extent feasible1 at countries in which emergency government measures taken in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic violated internationally recognized human rights4 7#b7 ,eligible countries ,countries in which emergency government measures taken in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic violated internationally recognized human rights1 and civil society organizations serving those countries1 shall be eligible to receive funds made available pursuant to sections #aja and #ajb of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 for-- 7,a7 programs designed to strengthen and support civil society1 human rights defenders1 and the freedom of the press2 and 7,b7 programs to restore democratic institutions4 7c7 ,security assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,upon the request of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives by resolution of either such ,house1 or upon the request of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate or the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,secretary of ,state shall1 within thirty days after receipt of such request1 transmit to both such committees a statement1 prepared with the assistance of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor1 with respect to the country designated in such request1 setting forth-- 7,a7 all the available information and a detailed description of practices the recipient government has engaged in or tolerated that violate internationally recognized human rights1 including through the use of surveillance technology1 in connection with emergency laws or policies implemented in response to1 or justified by1 the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 or sustained emergency measures that have the effect of curtailing human1 political and civil rights beyond a purpose or duration reasonably necessary to contain the ,,covid-#ai crisis2 7,b7 the steps the ,united ,states has taken to-- 7i7 promote respect for and observance of human rights in that country and discourage any practices which are inimical to internationally recognized human rights1 and 7ii7 publicly or privately call attention to1 and disassociate the ,united ,states and any security assistance provided for such country from1 such practices2 7,c7 whether1 in the opinion of the ,secretary of ,state1 notwithstanding any such practices-- 7i7 extraordinary circumstances exist which necessitate a continuation of security assistance 7as defined in section #ejb;,b of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd77 or security cooperation for such country1 and1 if so1 a description of such circumstances and the extent to which such assistance should be continued1 and 7ii7 on all the facts it is in the national interest of the ,united ,states to provide such assistance2 and 7,d7 such other information that the ,secretary of ,state deems important to include4 7#b7 ,expedited procedures ,a resolution of request shall be considered in the ,senate in accordance with the provisions of section #fja7;b7 of the ,international ,security ,assistance and ,arms ,export ,control ,act of #aigf4 7d7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall publish a report that includes-- 7,a7 for each country and territory included in the annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices1 whether and how each country or territory has adhered to the principles set forth in the ,universal ,declaration of ,human ,rights and the ,international ,covenant on ,civil and ,political ,rights in responding to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7,b7 with regard to each country in which the response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic violated internationally recognized human rights in a manner inconsistent with the principles of limitation and derogation-- 7i7 the actions of the ,united ,states ,government to voice concern about such violations2 and 7ii7 any efforts made by each country to respond to and resolve such human rights concerns2 7,c7 with regard to each country in which the response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic violated internationally recognized human rights1 the impact of noncompliant policies on-- 7i7 the population's access to health care services2 and 7ii7 the government's efforts to control the pandemic2 7,d7 a description of actions taken by the ,global ,engagement ,center established under section #abhg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note7 to counter disinformation related to ,,covid-#ai2 and 7,e7 a description of the ,united ,states ,government's efforts around the world-- 7i7 to counter disinformation related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 and 7ii7 to disseminate accurate information about the pandemic4 7#b7 ,monthly reports ,not later than #cj days after the publication of the report required under paragraph 7#a71 and monthly thereafter until the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,president declares that the ,,covid-#ai pandemic has ended1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a list of the countries that have removed ,,covid-#ai-related emergency restrictions impacting internationally recognized human rights1 including details regarding the restrictions that were removed4 7#c7 ,final report ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,president declares that the ,,covid-#ai pandemic has ended1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7,a7 lists the countries whose emergency measures limiting internationally recognized human rights in a manner inconsistent with the principles of limitation and derogation extended beyond the end of the global pandemic2 7,b7 describes such countries' emergency measures1 including a description of how such procedures violate internationally recognized human rights and an analysis of the impact of such measures on access to health care and efforts to control the pandemic within the country2 7,c7 describes-- 7i7 any surveillance measures implemented during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7ii7 the extent to which such measures have been1 or have not been1 rolled back2 and 7iii7 whether and how such measures impact internationally recognized human rights2 and 7,d7 includes a strategic plan by the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development that addresses1 through diplomacy and foreign assistance1 the persistent issues related to internationally recognized human rights in the aftermath of the ,,covid-#ai response4 ,d ,other ,regional ,matters #bda4 ,assistance for the ,west ,bank and ,gaza related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that ,israel1 the ,west ,bank1 and ,gaza are experiencing outbreaks of ,,covid-#ai1 and recognizes the interconnection of public health1 public safety1 and security4 7b7 ,humanitarian assistance ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,united ,states ,government may use funds appropriated for international disaster assistance to provide rapid awards of humanitarian assistance1 including through previously vetted ,united ,states organizations1 in furtherance of health-related ,,covid-#ai response efforts in the ,west ,bank and ,gaza4 #bdb4 ,preventing the spread of ,,covid-#ai at the ,united ,states-,mexico border 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,in ,january #bjai1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security began implementing the ,migrant ,protection ,protocols1 which require foreign nationals entering or seeking admission to the ,united ,states from ,mexico1 without proper documentation1 to be returned to ,mexico for the duration of their immigration proceedings4 7#b7 ,approximately #fj1jjj foreign nationals who have been subjected to the ,migrant ,protection ,protocols are temporarily residing in ,mexican communities close to the border between the ,united ,states and ,mexico1 and some of them are living in encampments that lack basic health and sanitation infrastructure4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 asylum seekers living in ,mexican communities close to the ,united ,states-,mexico border as a result of the ,migrant ,protection ,protocols are highly vulnerable to the transmission of ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#b7 the spread of ,,covid-#ai in these communities would have a direct impact on ,united ,states communities on the other side of the border1 the residents of such communities1 and their public health systems4 7c7 ,termination of authorization of ,migrant ,protection ,protocols ,section #bce7;b77#b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbe7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c74 #bdc4 ,limitations on removal of foreign nationals 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security has deported from the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 ,guatemalan nationals1 who have been sent back to ,guatemala2 7,b7 ,mexican nationals1 who have been sent back to ,mexico2 and 7,c7 ,haitian nationals1 who have been sent back to ,haiti4 7#b7 ,some of the people referred to in paragraph 7#a7 have tested positive for ,,covid-#ai upon arrival in their country of origin4 7#c7 ,in #bjai1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security signed ,asylum ,cooperative ,agreements with the ,governments of ,guatemala1 of ,honduras1 and of ,el ,salvador to transfer asylum seekers from the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,the public health systems of ,guatemala1 ,haiti1 ,honduras1 ,el ,salvador1 and other countries have limited capacity for handling severe or critical cases of ,,covid-#ai1 as documented by ,united ,states ,embassies in each country4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 deporting foreign nationals suffering from ,,covid-#ai to countries that lack sufficient public health capacity to address the pandemic increases the risk for uncontrolled outbreaks of ,,covid-#ai in foreign countries2 7#b7 uncontrolled outbreaks of ,,covid-#ai in foreign countries increase the risk that ,,covid-#ai will be reintroduced into the ,united ,states in the future2 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security must test all foreign nationals for ,,covid-#ai before deporting them to their respective countries of origin2 and 7#d7 the transfer of asylum seekers from the ,united ,states to ,guatemala1 ,honduras1 and ,el ,salvador poses unnecessary risks to the health and safety of the individuals being transferred and communities in recipient countries while the ,,covid-#ai pandemic remains uncontrolled4 7c7 ,limitation on removals ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security is prohibited from removing foreign nationals from the ,united ,states to their respective countries of origin until after the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,state jointly certify to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security has developed and implemented a protocol to ensure that all foreign nationals with an order of removal from the ,united ,states will be tested for ,,covid-#ai before being removed from the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,state have provided appropriate foreign governments with information about the ,,covid-#ai testing protocol developed by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for foreign nationals who are removed from the ,united ,states4 #bdd4 ,sense of ,congress on ensuring that sanctions do not inhibit the provision of humanitarian relief to ,iran ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,president should-- 7,a7 take steps to ensure that sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states do not inhibit the delivery and availability of humanitarian relief1 including medicine and medical equipment1 for the people of ,iran2 7,b7 publicly clarify to financial institutions and other entities that ,united ,states law does not penalize medical or other humanitarian transactions meant to combat ,,covid-#ai in ,iran and publicly promote ways that financial institutions and governments around the world can help fight the pandemic in ,iran2 7,c7 work quickly with the governments of other countries to set up humanitarian channels for entities to provide assistance related to combating ,,covid-#ai to ,iran1 modeled on the ,swiss ,humanitarian ,trade ,arrangement2 7,d7 ensure that entities are not penalized or subject to sanctions if they are legitimately providing humanitarian or medical supplies that will help the people of ,iran combat the spread and effects of ,,covid-#ai in ,iran2 and 7,e7 temporarily raise the ceiling on the amount of funds permitted to be sent to ,iran for humanitarian aid under ,general ,license ,e1 issued under part #efj of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and relating to authorizing certain services in support of nongovernmental organizations' activities in ,iran1 or specify that payments related to combating the ,,covid-#ai pandemic are not counted for purposes of that ceiling2 and 7#b7 the ,government of ,iran should take immediate steps to promote the health and safety of people in ,iran by releasing from prison all politically held dual nationals who may be at increased risk for contracting or suffering from complications from ,,covid-#ai4 #bde4 ,sense of ,congress on clarifying that sanctions do not inhibit the provision of humanitarian relief to ,venezuela ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,president should-- 7,a7 take all necessary steps to ensure and clarify that sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states do not inhibit the delivery and availability of humanitarian relief1 including medicine and medical equipment1 for the people of ,venezuela2 7,b7 publicly clarify to financial institutions and other entities that ,united ,states law does not penalize medical or humanitarian transactions meant to combat ,,covid-#ai in ,venezuela1 including by updating and republishing the document of the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury entitled ,guidance ,related to the ,provision of ,humanitarian ,assistance and ,support to the ,venezuelan ,people1 and dated ,august #f1 #bjai2 and 7,c7 publicly promote ways that international organizations and governments around the world can best respond to the spread of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic in ,venezuela2 and 7#b7 the regime of ,nicols ,maduro should immediately-- 7,a7 permit the delivery of international humanitarian assistance1 including agricultural commodities and medical equipment1 for the people of ,venezuela2 and 7,b7 release all political prisoners who may be at increased risk of contracting or suffering from complications from ,,covid-#ai4 #bdf4 ,sense of ,congress on ensuring that sanctions do not inhibit the provision of humanitarian relief to the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,north ,korea ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,president should-- 7,a7 take steps to ensure that sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states do not inhibit the delivery and availability of humanitarian relief1 including medicine and medical equipment1 for the people of the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,north ,korea 7,,dprk72 7,b7 publicly clarify to the ,united ,nations1 financial institutions1 and other entities that ,united ,states law does not penalize medical or other humanitarian transactions meant to combat ,,covid-#ai in the ,,dprk1 and publicly promote ways that financial institutions and governments around the world can help fight the pandemic in the ,,dprk2 7,c7 work quickly with the governments of other countries to set up humanitarian channels for entities to provide assistance related to combating ,,covid-#ai to the ,,dprk1 including for travel for effective aid delivery and program monitoring2 and 7,d7 ensure that entities are not penalized or subject to sanctions if they are legitimately providing humanitarian or medical supplies that will help the people of the ,,dprk combat the spread and effects of ,,covid-#ai in the ,,dprk2 and 7#b7 the ,government of the ,,dprk should take immediate steps to promote the health and safety of people in the ,,dprk by1 among other measures1 releasing from prison all political prisoners held at political prison and reeducation camps run by the ,state ,security ,department and the ,ministry for ,people's ,security who may be at increased risk for contracting or suffering from complications from ,,covid-#ai4 #bdg4 ,sense of ,congress on relations with the ,european ,union ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,european ,union is a close ally of the ,united ,states1 and the ,president should express solidarity with the ,european ,union and work closely with ,brussels to lead an international response to the humanitarian and economic implications of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,government should closely coordinate international humanitarian and development assistance efforts with the ,european ,union's ,team ,europe campaign as the developing world contends with significant challenges associated with the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#c7 the ,united ,states ,government and the ,european ,union should coordinate efforts to leverage the wealth and experience of the private sector in providing assistance and expertise to address the humanitarian economic implications of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#d7 scientists from the ,united ,states should coordinate closely with scientists from ,european ,union member states to develop effective treatments and a vaccine for ,,covid-#ai2 7#e7 the ,united ,states ,government and the ,european ,union and its member states should enhance intelligence cooperation to counter ,chinese and ,russian disinformation efforts with respect to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#f7 the ,united ,states ,government and the ,european ,union should coordinate on joint strategies to diminish reliance on the medical and pharmaceutical supply chain from ,china in the wake of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#g7 the ,united ,states ,government and the ,european ,union should coordinate efforts to provide assistance and directly engage with the political leadership of ,,eu ,eastern ,partnership countries and ,,eu aspirant countries1 especially those in the ,western ,balkans2 and 7#h7 the ,united ,states ,government and the ,european ,union should closely coordinate to mitigate the effects of anti-democratic forces seeking to erode our democratic institutions and shared values throughout the pandemic4 #bdh4 ,international financial institution assistance for ,,covid-#ai recovery efforts in ,sudan 7a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury may instruct the ,united ,states executive director of an international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to support assistance by such institution1 including any loan1 credit1 or guarantee1 for ,sudan1 provided that such assistance must be related to ,sudan's response or recovery from the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7b7 ,international financial institution defined ,in this section1 the term international financial institution means the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development1 the ,international ,development ,association1 the ,international ,finance ,corporation1 the ,inter-,american ,development ,bank1 the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 the ,international ,fund for ,agricultural ,development1 the ,asian ,development ,fund1 the ,inter-,american ,investment ,corporation1 the ,north ,american ,development ,bank1 the ,european ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development1 the ,african ,development ,bank1 the ,african ,development ,fund1 and the ,multilateral ,investment ,guarantee ,agency4 ,,iii ,united ,states ,government ,organization and ,authorities ,a ,enhancing ,united ,states ,government ,response to ,pandemics #cja4 ,roles for ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 ,department of ,state1 and the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention 7a7 ,designation of lead agencies for coordination of ,united ,states response to infectious disease outbreaks with pandemic potential ,in the event of an infectious disease outbreak outside the ,united ,states with pandemic potential1 the ,president shall designate agencies to lead response efforts as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall serve as the lead agency for the ,united ,states international response1 relief1 and recovery efforts associated with the potential pandemic outbreak4 ,in this capacity1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall-- 7,a7 support activities1 as necessary and appropriate1 including immediate disaster assistance and humanitarian response needs in highly affected countries1 including testing1 treatment1 and assistance with preventative care units and community care facilities2 provision of supplies such as personal protective1 screening1 and treatment equipment2 community outreach and communication and mobilization efforts2 and logistics support2 and 7,b7 lead the coordination of funding allocations1 in coordination with the ,department of ,state1 the ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 the ,inter-,american ,foundation1 and the ,united ,states ,african ,development ,foundation1 to address the secondary economic and social impacts of the pandemic outbreak1 such as food insecurity to economic destabilization and insecurity4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,state shall serve as the lead for diplomatic engagement regarding relief and recovery efforts associated with the potential pandemic outbreak4 ,in this capacity1 the ,department of ,state shall promote biosecurity practices and mitigate the risk of illicit acquisition of any pandemic virus or disease4 7#c7 ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall serve as the medical lead for the international response to the potential pandemic outbreak4 ,in this capacity1 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall work to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the outbreak of a pandemic disease through activities1 including-- 7,a7 infection control1 contact tracing and laboratory surveillance and training2 7,b7 building up emergency operation centers2 and 7,c7 providing education and outreach and1 in the conduct of clinical trials in affected countries1 assessing the safety and efficacy of vaccine and treatment candidates4 #cjb4 ,enhanced support for global health security 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to improve the ability of countries to prevent1 detect1 and respond to health crises1 including outbreaks of infectious diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential1 such as ,,covid-#ai and ,ebola2 7#b7 to advance the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda by promoting global health security as a core national and human security interest2 7#c7 to collaborate with other countries to detect and mitigate outbreaks of infectious diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential early in order to prevent the spread of disease2 7#d7 to encourage other countries to invest in basic health care systems2 and 7#e7 to improve the understanding of and response to intersections of human1 animal1 and environmental health to-- 7,a7 prevent and mitigate infectious disease outbreaks2 and 7,b7 combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance4 7b7 ,special ,advisor to the ,president for ,global ,health ,security ,section #aja of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 coordinate1 without assuming operational authority1 the ,united ,states ,government response to global health security emergencies4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection3 7h7 ,special ,advisor to the ,president for ,global ,health ,security 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall designate an employee of the ,national ,security ,council to be responsible for-- 7,a7 the coordination of the interagency process for preparing for1 preventing1 detecting1 and responding to global health security emergencies2 and 7,b7 in consultation with the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council established pursuant to section #cjb7;c7 of the ,,covid-#ai ,international ,response and ,recovery ,act of #bjbj and in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 leading the development of a framework for such a response in countries where there is armed conflict or insecurity4 7#b7 ,congressional briefing 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than semiannually1 the employee designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees that describes his or her responsibilities and activities under such paragraph4 7,b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7c7 ,establishment of the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall direct the ,national ,security ,council to establish a ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council 7referred to in this section as the ,council71 which shall perform-- 7,a7 the general responsibilities described in paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 the specific roles and responsibilities described in paragraph 7#f74 7#b7 ,chair ,the ,special ,advisor to the ,president for ,global ,health ,security designated under section #aja7;h77#a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by subsection 7b71 shall serve as the ,chair of the ,council4 7#c7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet not less frequently than #d times per year to advance its mission and fulfill its responsibilities4 7#d7 ,general responsibilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall-- 7i7 provide1 by consensus1 policy-level guidance to participating agencies on ,,ghsa goals1 objectives1 and implementation2 7ii7 facilitate interagency1 multi-sectoral engagement to carry out ,,ghsa implementation2 7iii7 provide a forum for raising and working to resolve interagency disagreements concerning the ,,ghsa2 7iv7 review the progress toward1 and work to resolve challenges in1 achieving ,united ,states commitments under the ,,ghsa1 including commitments to assist other countries in achieving ,,ghsa targets2 7v7 consider1 among other issues-- 7,i7 the status of ,united ,states financial commitments to the ,,ghsa in the context of commitments by other donors1 and the contributions of partner countries to achieve ,,ghsa targets2 7,,ii7 the progress toward the milestones outlined in ,,ghsa national plans for countries in which the ,united ,states ,government has committed to assist in implementing the ,,ghsa and in annual work plans outlining agency priorities for implementing the ,,ghsa2 and 7,,iii7 the ,joint ,external ,evaluations of ,united ,states and partner country capabilities to address infectious disease threats1 including the ability to achieve the targets outlined within the ,world ,health ,organization's ,joint ,external ,evaluation tool1 and gaps identified by such external evaluations2 7vi7 develop an annual report regarding the progress achieved1 and the challenges faced1 concerning the ,united ,states ,government's ability to advance ,,ghsa across priority countries that-- 7,i7 includes recommendations to resolve1 mitigate1 or otherwise address the challenges identified in the report2 and 7,,ii7 is submitted to the ,president and to the appropriate congressional committees and is made publicly available2 7vii7 not later than ,september #a1 #bjbj1 complete a ,,ghsa review that-- 7,i7 is submitted to the ,president and to the appropriate congressional committees2 7,,ii7 includes an evaluation of the progress achieved during the #e-year period of the initiative1 and any challenges faced in carrying out the initiative2 and 7,,iii7 includes recommendations on the future direction of the initiative2 and 7viii7 develop a framework for the ,united ,states ,government to respond to health emergencies amid insecure settings1 such as the ,ebola outbreak in the ,democratic ,republic of the ,congo in conflict4 7,b7 ,form ,the annual report developed under subparagraph 7,a77vi71 the review completed under subparagraph 7,a77vii71 and the framework developed under subparagraph 7,a77viii7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7,c7 ,non-interference in foreign affairs responsibilities ,the ,council may not perform any activities or functions that interfere with the foreign affairs responsibilities of the ,secretary of ,state1 including the responsibility to oversee the implementation of programs and policies that advance the ,,ghsa within foreign countries4 7#e7 ,participation ,the ,council shall consist of representatives1 serving at the ,assistant ,secretary level or higher1 from-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 the ,department of ,justice2 7,d7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,e7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,f7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,g7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7,h7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7,i7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,j7 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 7,k7 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 and 7,l7 such other agencies as the representatives from the agencies referred to in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k7 determine1 by consensus1 to be appropriate4 7#f7 ,specific roles and responsibilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the heads of agencies described in paragraph 7#e7 shall-- 7i7 make the ,,ghsa and its implementation a high priority within their respective agencies1 and include ,,ghsa-related activities within their respective agencies' strategic planning and budget processes2 7ii7 designate a senior-level official to be responsible for the implementation of this section2 7iii7 designate1 in accordance with paragraph 7#e71 an appropriate representative at the ,assistant ,secretary level or higher to participate on the ,council2 7iv7 keep the ,council apprised of ,,ghsa-related activities undertaken within their respective agencies2 7v7 maintain responsibility for agency-related programmatic functions in coordination with host governments1 country teams1 and ,,ghsa in-country teams1 and in conjunction with other relevant agencies2 7vi7 coordinate with other agencies that are identified in this section to satisfy programmatic goals1 and further facilitate coordination of country teams1 implementers1 and donors in host countries2 and 7vii7 coordinate across ,,ghsa national plans and with ,,ghsa partners to which the ,united ,states is providing assistance4 7,b7 ,additional roles and responsibilities ,in addition to the roles and responsibilities described in subparagraph 7,a71 the heads of the agencies described in paragraph 7#e7 shall carry out their respective roles and responsibilities described in subsections 7b7 through 7i7 of section #c of ,executive ,order #acgdg 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #ghgja2 relating to ,advancing the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda to ,achieve a ,world ,safe and ,secure from ,infectious ,disease ,threats71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cjc4 ,global health security strategy and reports 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,special ,advisor to the ,president for ,global ,health ,security designated under section #aja7;h7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by section #cjb7;b71 shall coordinate the development and implementation of a strategy to implement the policy described in section #cjb7;a71 which shall-- 7#a7 set specific and measurable goals1 benchmarks1 timetables1 performance metrics1 and monitoring and evaluation plans that reflect international best practices relating to transparency1 accountability1 and global health security2 7#b7 support1 and be aligned with1 country-owned1 global health security policy and investment plans developed with input from key stakeholders1 as appropriate2 7#c7 facilitate communication and collaboration1 as appropriate1 among local stakeholders in support of a multi-sectoral approach to global health security2 7#d7 support the long-term success of programs by building the capacity of local organizations and institutions in target countries and communities and by strengthening health systems2 7#e7 develop community resilience to infectious disease emergencies and threats1 such as ,,covid-#ai and ,ebola2 7#f7 leverage resources and expertise through partnerships with the private sector1 health organizations1 civil society1 nongovernmental organizations1 and health research and academic institutions2 and 7#g7 support appropriate collaboration between ,united ,states universities and public and private institutions in target countries and communities to promote health security and innovation4 7b7 ,coordination ,the ,president1 acting through the ,special ,advisor for ,global ,health ,security1 shall coordinate1 through a whole-of-government approach1 the efforts of relevant ,federal departments and agencies in the implementation of the strategy required under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 by establishing monitoring and evaluation systems1 coherence1 and coordination across relevant ,federal departments and agencies2 and 7#b7 by establishing platforms for regular consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders and the appropriate congressional committees4 7c7 ,strategy submission 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,president1 in consultation with the head of each relevant ,federal department and agency1 shall submit the strategy required under subsection 7a7 to the appropriate congressional committees4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the strategy shall provide a detailed description of how the ,united ,states intends to implement the policy described in section #cjb7;a7 and the agency-specific plans described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,agency-specific plans ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include specific implementation plans from each relevant ,federal department and agency that describes-- 7,a7 the anticipated contributions of the department or agency1 including technical1 financial1 and in-kind contributions1 to implement the strategy2 and 7,b7 the efforts of the department or agency to ensure that the activities and programs carried out pursuant to the strategy are designed to achieve maximum impact and long-term sustainability1 including specific efforts to strengthen health systems1 as relevant4 7d7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the submission of the strategy to the appropriate congressional committees1 in accordance with subsection 7c71 and not later than ,october #a of each year thereafter1 the ,president shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes the status of the implementation of the strategy required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 contain a summary of the strategy as an appendix2 7,b7 identify any substantial changes made in the strategy during the preceding calendar year2 7,c7 describe the progress made in implementing the strategy1 with specific information related to the progress on improving countries' ability to detect1 respond and prevent the spread of infectious disease threats like ,,covid-#ai and ,ebola2 7,d7 identify-- 7i7 the indicators used to establish benchmarks and measure results over time2 and 7ii7 the mechanisms for reporting such results in an open and transparent manner2 7,e7 contain a transparent1 open1 and detailed accounting of expenditures by relevant ,federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy1 including1 for each ,federal department and agency-- 7i7 the statutory source of expenditures2 7ii7 the amounts expended2 7iii7 implementing partners2 7iv7 targeted beneficiaries2 and 7v7 activities supported2 7,f7 describe how the strategy leverages other ,united ,states global health and development assistance programs2 7,g7 assess efforts to coordinate ,united ,states global health security programs1 activities1 and initiatives with key stakeholders2 and 7,h7 incorporate a plan for regularly-- 7i7 reviewing and updating strategies1 partnerships1 and programs2 and 7ii7 sharing lessons learned with a wide range of stakeholders in an open1 transparent manner4 7e7 ,form ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 and the report required under subsection 7d7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #cjd4 ,requirement to consult with ,congress before restricting travel to or from the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #e days before imposing travel restrictions regarding travel to or from the ,united ,states1 the ,president shall consult with the relevant congressional committees and provide a notification that includes-- 7#a7 a policy and legal justification for the travel restrictions2 7#b7 a record and description of diplomatic notifications to countries that would be affected by the travel restrictions2 and 7#c7 a description of the expected national security1 health1 and economic implications resulting from the restrictions4 7b7 ,relevant congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 #cje4 ,sense of ,congress on using a scientific term for ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,on ,february #aa1 #bjbj1 the ,world ,health ,organization announced the scientific name of the disease caused by the novel ,,sars-,co,v-#b that emerged in #bjai3 ,,covid-#ai4 7#b7 ,the ,world ,health ,organization recommends the use of scientific names for new human infectious diseases in order to prevent stigma and discrimination against any specific ethnic or racial groups4 7#c7 ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention advises addressing ,,covid-#ai in ways that reduce and avoid stigma and discrimination4 7#d7 ,some ,united ,states ,government officials continue to refer to ,,covid-#ai as the ,wuhan virus1 ,chinese virus1 ,kung ,flu1 or cognates1 rather than the ,world ,health ,organization-recommended scientific term4 7#e7 ,the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation warned that hate crime incidents against ,asian ,americans would likely surge as a result of the spread of ,,covid-#ai1 and1 researchers have reported an alarming spike in anti-,asian racism in the ,united ,states since the ,,covid-#ai outbreak began4 7#f7 ,other countries1 including ,ethiopia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,australia1 have reported increased levels of harassment and assault directly connected to stigmatization of the virus4 7#g7 ,international cooperation is essential to address this pandemic1 and the ,united ,states insistence on using alternate terms to refer to ,,covid-#ai has hampered international efforts1 including among the ,group of #g1 to address this crisis4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states and all of its officers and employees should consistently use the ,world ,health ,organization-recommended term ,,covid-#ai in domestic and international contexts4 ,b ,other ,united ,states ,government ,authorities #caa4 ,sense of ,congress on provision of personal protective equipment to ,united ,states ,government personnel overseas ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,president should1 on an urgent basis and in a manner consistent with efforts to respond to the spread of ,,covid-#ai in the ,united ,states1 provide personal protective equipment and ,,covid-#ai testing devices for use by ,united ,states ,government personnel overseas as needed and in relation to the provision of support to ,united ,states nationals abroad1 or third-country nationals connected to such persons1 or to the diplomatic or development missions of the ,united ,states abroad1 who are unable to otherwise obtain such services1 support1 or equipment4 #cab4 ,report on ,,covid-#ai infection risk mitigation procedures ,not later than #ae days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with a comprehensive plan for ,,covid-#ai infection risk mitigation procedures for the ,department of ,state's overseas employees and first responders4 #cac4 ,extension of expiring immigration statuses and employment authorization 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq471 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall automatically extend the immigration status1 period of lawful presence1 and employment authorization1 as applicable1 of an alien described in subsection 7b7 for not less than the same period for which the status1 period of lawful presence1 and employment authorization were initially granted4 7b7 ,alien described ,an alien described in this subsection is an alien 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a777 whose nonimmigrant status1 temporary protected status1 parole1 period of authorized stay1 deferred action1 or employment authorization expired or will expire during the covered period4 7c7 ,continuous presence requirements for lawful permanent residents ,with respect to any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the ,united ,states who is absent from the ,united ,states at any time during the covered period1 such absence shall not be considered-- 7#a7 to be a break of continuous presence for purposes of naturalization under section #caf of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adbg72 or 7#b7 in making a determination with respect to whether the alien has abandoned or relinquished lawful permanent resident status4 7d7 ,covered period defined ,in this section1 the term covered period means the period beginning on ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on the later of-- 7#a7 the date that is #ij days after the date on which the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to ,,covid-#ai is rescinded2 or 7#b7 one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cad4 ,sense of ,congress on helping foreign assistance recipients mitigate effects from loss of operations and economic disruption related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the guidance issued by the ,office of ,management and ,budget on ,march #ai1 #bjbj1 related to the provision of administrative relief for recipients of ,federal financial assistance directly impacted by ,,covid-#ai due to loss of operations is consistent with the overall effort to minimize the loss and economic disruption caused by ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#b7 the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development should urgently implement the ,office of ,management and ,budget guidance to ensure the continued flow of funds to partners and other nongovernmental entities receiving foreign assistance funding1 such that-- 7,a7 programs underway can be appropriately modified and1 if needed1 extended2 7,b7 recipients are not penalized for delays2 7,c7 staff can be retained2 and 7,d7 programs can expeditiously continue following the easing of restrictions related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 #cae4 ,sense of ,congress on disinformation about ,,covid-#ai ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the spread of disinformation1 myths1 conspiracies1 and misinformation on ,,covid-#ai can result in consequences that harm public security and health2 7#b7 technology companies1 particularly social media platforms1 share responsibility for ensuring that their platforms are free of disinformation on ,,covid-#ai2 7#c7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media and its grantee networks have a critical mission to inform1 engage1 and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy1 and those networks must adhere to professional journalistic standards and integrity2 7#d7 the ,department of ,state's ,global ,engagement ,center's core mission is to direct1 lead1 synchronize1 integrate1 and coordinate efforts of the ,united ,states ,government to recognize1 understand1 expose1 and counter foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining or influencing the policies1 security1 or stability of the ,united ,states1 its allies1 and partner nations2 7#e7 ,state1 local1 and ,federal governmental agencies all have a role to play in educating the ,united ,states population and promoting programs that strengthen our communities' resiliency to disinformation campaigns2 and 7#f7 such resiliency requires sustained education1 a commitment from our leaders to promote credible1 scientific information regarding public health1 and a free and independent press4 #caf4 ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,owing to their reliable reputation1 ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media networks and grantees1 including ,voice of ,america and ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty1 have seen an increase in traffic on their online platforms4 7#b7 ,these broadcasting entities have proven valuable in providing timely and accurate information1 particularly in countries in which the free press is under threat4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 accurate1 investigative1 and scientific journalism is critical for societies to effectively combat global health2 and 7#b7 ,congress supports-- 7,a7 ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media network and grantee investigative and scientific reporting on ,,covid-#ai2 and 7,b7 platforms that help dispel and combat misinformation about the pandemic4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media for fiscal year #bjba1 which shall be used by ,,usagm or its networks-- 7,a7 to enhance investigative and specialized reporting on ,,covid-#ai2 7,b7 to expand efforts to counter ,,covid-#ai disinformation in its media markets1 which suffer from a lack of objective journalism on the pandemic2 7,c7 to increase staff training in circumvention tools and other cyber capabilities2 and 7,d7 to increase staff and resources to provide appropriate research and support services4 7#b7 ,technology ,there is authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media ,authorization for fiscal year #bjba1 which shall be used-- 7,a7 to enhance the operational capacity of its networks to respond to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 and 7,b7 to upgrade information technology infrastructure1 including broadcasting equipment1 and enhance telecommunications4 7d7 ,voice of ,america ,it is the sense of ,congress that amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection 7c77#a7 that are made available to ,voice of ,america should be used-- 7#a7 to expand programs1 such as ,,polygraph4info2 7#b7 to provide critical tools for combating propaganda2 7#c7 to assist journalists in providing accurate information to local media outlets2 7#d7 to hire additional staff1 including reporters1 writers1 and producers2 and 7#e7 to contract with language-specific production companies4 7e7 ,office of ,cuba ,broadcasting ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,cuba ,broadcasting should continue its reporting on issues affecting the ,cuban people1 including ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#b7 ,radio1 ,,tv1 and ,digital ,marti should continue to broadcast programs that detect1 highlight1 and dispel disinformation4 7f7 ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty 7#a7 ,finding ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty operates in media markets in which nonstate actors and authoritarian states1 including ,russia1 heavily invest in misinformation and disinformation campaigns designed to promote confusion and mistrust4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty should-- 7,a7 increase investigative reporting regarding-- 7i7 the impacts of ,,covid-#ai2 7ii7 the political and social responses governments are taking in response to ,,covid-#ai2 and 7iii7 the lasting impacts such actions will have on key political freedoms2 and 7,b7 expand its digital first strategy4 7g7 ,radio ,free ,asia 7#a7 ,finding ,radio ,free ,asia operates in a media market dominated by powerful state-run media that have invested heavily in media distortion and disinformation4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,radio ,free ,asia should-- 7,a7 commission technical experts to bolster efforts to counter social media tools1 including bots used by some countries to promote misinformation2 7,b7 expand digital programming and local coverage to expose ,china's media manipulation techniques2 and 7,c7 increase ,english language content to help counter ,china's propaganda directed toward ,english-speaking audiences4 7h7 ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks 7#a7 ,finding ,the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks operate largely in closed media markets in which malign state and nonstate actors remain active4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks should-- 7,a7 continue its plans to expand its investigative news unit2 and 7,b7 work to ensure that reporting continues amidst operational challenges on the ground4 #cag4 ,global ,engagement ,center 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that the ,global ,engagement ,center has initiated efforts to combat disinformation related to ,,covid-#ai4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,global ,engagement ,center should-- 7#a7 be funded entirely through the regular ,department of ,state budget instead of through the existing ,department of ,defense transfer authority mechanism in order to best execute its mission2 7#b7 continue its efforts to expose and counter state and non-state sponsored misinformation regarding ,,covid-#ai1 including by coordinating with relevant ,federal agencies with expertise in public health and infectious diseases2 and 7#c7 prioritize the recruitment of senior foreign service officers into its rank to help integrate the ,center's work into broader ,department of ,state efforts4 7c7 ,hiring authorities ,for a period not to exceed three years following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state may appoint employees to carry out the functions of the ,global ,engagement ,center1 without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointment in the competitive service1 and may fix the basic compensation of such employees without regard to chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title4 #cah4 ,pandemic unemployment assistance for ,peace ,corps volunteers 7a7 ,in general ,section #bajb of the ,,cares ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,a77ii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i77kk71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and at the end and inserting or2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subclause 7,,ii7 the following new subclause3 7,,iii7 is a ,peace ,corps volunteer whose period of service in the ,peace ,corps was terminated during the period beginning on ,february #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,march #ba1 #bjbj1 as a result of being evacuated from abroad in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the assistance and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the assistance2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,assistance for certain peace corps volunteers ,in the case of a covered individual who is a ,peace ,corps volunteer described in subsection 7a77#c77;,a77ii77,,iii71 the assistance authorized under subsection 7b7 for a week of unemployment shall be-- 7,a7 7i7 the weekly benefit amount authorized under the unemployment compensation law of the ,state where the covered individual resides if the individual were a ,federal employee earning the maximum rate of basic pay prescribed for grade ,,gs-#g of the ,general ,schedule2 and 7ii7 the amount of ,federal ,pandemic ,unemployment ,compensation under section #bajd2 and 7,b7 in the case of an increase of the weekly benefit amount after the date of enactment of this ,act1 increased in an amount equal to such increase4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii7 after paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii72 and 7ii7 by inserting or paragraph 7#c77;,a77i7 after paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 each place it appears4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if enacted on the date of the enactment of the ,,cares ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf2 #acd ,stat4 #bha74 #cai4 ,additional paid leave to employees of certain independent agencies involved in the conduct of foreign affairs ,section #bajjg of division ,a of the ,,cares ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 the ,director of the ,peace ,corps1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,president and ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,african ,development ,foundation1 the ,president and ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,inter-,american ,foundation1 after the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7#b7 by striking the ,secretary and the ,administrator and inserting each of the agency heads authorized to provide additional paid leave under this section4 #cbj4 ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation compact extensions ,notwithstanding the limitations in sections #fji7;j7 and #faf of the ,millennium ,challenge ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjh7;j71 #ggae71 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation may extend any compact in effect or assistance provided as of ,january #bi1 #bjbj1 for up to one additional year1 to account for delays related to ,,covid-#ai4 ,the ,corporation shall provide the appropriate congressional committees with a justification prior to providing any such extension4 #cba4 ,annual ,national ,intelligence ,estimate and briefing on novel diseases and pandemic threats 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aaji4 ,annual ,national ,intelligence ,estimate and briefing on novel diseases and pandemic threats 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,national ,intelligence ,estimates required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,national ,intelligence ,council shall produce a ,national ,intelligence ,estimate regarding the risk of pandemics from highly infectious and novel diseases4 7#b7 ,elements ,each ,national ,intelligence ,estimate produced under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the countries most likely to be the origin of a disease with pandemic potential4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the likelihood of a spread of a disease described in subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,united ,states1 the ,armed ,forces or diplomatic or development personnel of the ,united ,states abroad1 or citizens of the ,united ,states abroad in a manner that could lead to an epidemic in the ,united ,states that affects the national security or economic prosperity of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the preparedness of countries around the world to detect1 prevent1 and respond to pandemic threats4 7,d7 ,an identification of any gaps in the preparedness of countries described in subparagraph 7,c74 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,on ,december #a1 following the date on which a ,national ,intelligence ,estimate is produced under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,national ,intelligence ,council shall submit the ,estimate to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7d7 ,congressional briefings ,on an annual basis1 the ,national ,intelligence ,council shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on-- 7#a7 the most recent ,national ,intelligence ,estimate submitted under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 outbreaks of disease with pandemic potential that could lead to an epidemic described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 7e7 ,public availability ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall make publicly available an unclassified version of each ,national ,intelligence ,estimate produced under subsection 7b77#a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in the matter preceding section #b of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #aaji4 ,annual ,national ,intelligence ,estimate and briefing on novel diseases and pandemic threats4 4 #cbb4 ,applicability of ,government in the ,sunshine ,act ,each ,federal department1 agency1 corporation1 office1 or other ,federal entity that receives funds for1 or undertakes any work1 project1 program1 or other activity related to1 ,,covid-#ai response shall conduct its operations in accordance with the requirements of section #eeb;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 notwithstanding the membership criteria described in subsection 7a77#a7 of such section4