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114th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 114–103 

A REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL 

APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY 2016 

COMMUNICATION 

FROM

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 

TRANSMITTING

A REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS 

TO RESPOND TO THE ZIKA VIRUS BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND 

INTERNATIONALLY 

FEBRUARY 25, 2016.—Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and 

ordered to be printed 


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THE WHITE HOUSE, 

Washington, February 22, 2016. 

Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, 

Speaker of the House of Representatives, 

Washington, DC. 

DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Today, I ask the Congress to consider the 

enclosed FY 2016 emergency supplemental appropriations request 

of approximately $1.9 billion to respond to the Zika virus both domestically and internationally. This funding would build upon ongoing preparedness efforts and provide resources for the Departments of Health and Human Services and State, and the U.S. 

Agency for International Development (USAID). Funding would 

support immediate response activities to prevent the spread of, prepare for, and respond to Zika virus transmission; fortify domestic 

public health systems to prevent, detect, and respond to Zika virus 

transmission; speed research, development, and procurement of 

vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics; provide emergency assistance to States and the U.S. Territories to combat the virus; provide 

additional Federal Medicaid funding in Puerto Rico and the other 

U.S. Territories for health services for pregnant women at risk of 

infection or diagnosed with Zika virus, and for children with 

microcephaly, and for other health care costs; and enhance the ability of Zika-affected countries to better combat mosquitoes, control 

transmission, and support affected populations. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 50 laboratory-confirmed cases of the Zika virus among U.S. travelers 

from December 2015–February 5, 2016. In addition, the Pan American Health Organization reports 26 countries and territories in the 

Americas with local Zika transmission. On February 1, 2016, the 

World Health Organization declared the Zika virus a Public Health 

Emergency of International Concern. 

My foremost priority is to protect the health and safety of Americans. This request supports the necessary steps to fortify our domestic health system, detect and respond to any potential Zika outbreaks at home, and to limit the spread in other countries. 

The request includes approximately $1.9 billion to respond to 

Zika virus transmission across the United States and internationally. In addition, transfer authority is requested to allow for sufficient response and flexibility across the Federal Government to address changing circumstances and emerging needs related to the 

Zika virus. 

My Administration requests that the funding described above be 

designated as emergency requirements pursuant to section 

251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 

Act of 1985, as amended. 


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I urge the Congress to act expeditiously in considering this important request, the details of which are set forth in the enclosed 

letter from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. 

Sincerely, 

BARACK OBAMA. 


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