House Republicans Introduce Bill to ‘Terminate’ COVID-19 Health Emergency

House Republicans Introduce Bill to ‘Terminate’ COVID-19 Health Emergency
President Joe Biden signs an executive order in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Feb. 24, 2021. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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House Republicans on Tuesday introduced legislation to end the COVID-19 public health emergency, coming about three years after it was implemented nationwide.

On Jan. 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed that it would again extend the health emergency for another 90 days, according to a declaration issued by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. The emergency has been renewed about a dozen times since it was implemented under the Trump administration in early 2020.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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