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H.R. 5243: Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

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H.R. 5243: Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

114th Congress · introduced 2016-05-16 · Health · Latest: Received in the Senate.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2016-05-16 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 2 recorded votes in our records. Latest: House roll call 206 (2016): Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair, HR5243 (2016-05-18), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Received in the Senate. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Highlights: This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to respond to the Zika virus. The bill also rescinds unobligated balances of prior appropriations. The bill permits the funds to be used for the duration of FY2016, designates specified funds as emergency requirements, and sets forth congressional reporting and notification requirements. Full Summary: Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Provides appropriations to HHS for: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally; the National Institutes of Health for the preclinical and clinical development of vaccines for the Zika virus; and the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund within the Office of the Secretary to develop necessary countermeasures and vaccines to respond to the Zika virus, domestically and internationally. (Sec. 101) Requires HHS to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare. (Sec. 102) Requires HHS to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title. (Sec. 103) Provides funding to the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the oversight of activities funded by this title. TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF STATE Provides appropriations to the State Department for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Bilateral Economic Assistance, including funds for: Diplomatic and Consular Programs for medical evacuations and other response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; USAID response efforts related to the Zika virus and directly associated health conditions; and Global Health Programs for mosquito control (vector control) efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus internationally. (Sec. 201) Permits specified funds provided by this bill for Diplomatic and Consular Programs to be: (1) used for medical evacuation costs of any U.S. department or agency under Chief of Mission authority, and (2) transferred and merged with funds available for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service. (Sec. 202) Requires the State Department or the USAID to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of obligating the funds provided by this title. Permits a waiver for a substantial risk to human health or welfare. (Sec. 203) Requires the State Department, in consultation with the USAID, to report monthly to Congress on the proposed uses of funds provided by this title. (Sec. 204) Provides funding to the USAID Office of Inspector General and the GAO for the oversight of activities funded by this title. TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS ACT (Sec. 301) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds that were previously provided to HHS and the State Department for the Ebola outbreak and to HHS for the Nonrecurring Expenses Fund. (Sec. 302) Specifies that, unless otherwise indicated in this bill, the funds provided by this bill are subject to the requirements contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016.

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Official text

Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] · 10 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Tom Cole (R-OK), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Steve Womack (R-AR)

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] reported raising $1.0 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (2)
Appropriation
Money a legislature sets aside by law for a specific purpose. Government agencies may spend public money only as it has been appropriated.
Bill
A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong114-hr5243 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114