summary
Introduced
05/05/2020
05/05/2020
In Committee
05/05/2020
05/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act Ensuring Understanding of COVID–19 to Protect Public Health Act This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to conduct a longitudinal study on the health impacts of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The NIH must provide public summaries of findings on specified timelines.
AI Summary
This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to conduct a longitudinal study on the health impacts of COVID-19 (the disease caused by the coronavirus) over at least 10 years. The study must enroll a diverse group of participants, including those with mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19 symptoms, and monitor their long-term health outcomes, such as lung function, immune response, and mental health. The NIH must also publicly share summaries of the study's findings on a regular basis, including how the results compare to research conducted abroad.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/05/2020)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6701/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6701/BILLS-116hr6701ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6701/BILLS-116hr6701ih.pdf.pdf |
Loading...