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H.Res. 1286

ResolutionFederalHouseIntroduced
Expressing the sentiment of Congress that the Department of Health and Human Services should declare the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency.
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Introduced
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
July 26, 2022
Cosponsors (29)
29D 0R
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This resolution recommends that the Department of Health and Human Services declare a public health emergency to respond to the spread of monkeypox in countries, including the United States, where the disease is not endemic. (Monkeypox is a viral disease that is endemic to parts of Africa and causes symptoms similar to, but less severe than, smallpox.)

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