H.J.Res. 7 · 118th Congress

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

Introduced on Jan 9, 2023 by Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ-9). 68 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Became Public Law 118-3.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 118-3
Introduced
Jan 9, 2023
Cosponsors
68
0 from the other party
Policy area
Emergency Management
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Subjects

  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • War and emergency powers

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Paul A. GosarR-AZ-9Sponsor

Republicans · 68

Roll calls

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  1. On Passage
    Feb 1, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 229–197
  2. On Passage of the Bill
    Mar 29, 2023· Senate· Passage· Bill Passed 68–23

History

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  1. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jan 9, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  4. Jan 31, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 75 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 7, H.R. 139, H.R. 382 and H.R. 497. All bills are considered under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
  5. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  6. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 75. (consideration: CR H607-611)
  7. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 7, H.R. 139, H.R. 382 and H.R. 497. All bills are considered under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
  8. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 7.
  9. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. Feb 1, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 7, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  11. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H612-613)
  12. Feb 1, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 197 (Roll no. 104). (consideration: CR H608)House · Roll call 104
  13. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 197 (Roll no. 104). (consideration: CR H608)House · Roll call 104
  14. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. Feb 2, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  16. Mar 28, 2023Senate Committee on Finance discharged pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622.
  17. Mar 28, 2023 · SenateSenate Committee on Finance discharged pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622.
  18. Mar 28, 2023 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.
  19. Mar 29, 2023 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1028, S1043-1044)
  20. Mar 29, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 23. Record Vote Number: 80.Senate · Roll call 80
  21. Mar 29, 2023 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 23. Record Vote Number: 80.Senate · Roll call 80
  22. Mar 30, 2023 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  23. Apr 5, 2023Presented to President.
  24. Apr 5, 2023 · HousePresented to President.
  25. Apr 10, 2023Signed by President.
  26. Apr 10, 2023Signed by President.
  27. Apr 10, 2023Became Public Law No: 118-3.
  28. Apr 10, 2023Became Public Law No: 118-3.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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