I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5997 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2020 Mr. Engel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate an official within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate the efforts of Federal departments and agencies with respect to COVID–19.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Response Coordinator Act of 2020 . 2. COVID–19 Response Coordinator The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall designate an official within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate the efforts of Federal departments and agencies with respect to COVID–19.