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Introduced
06/03/2020
06/03/2020
In Committee
06/03/2020
06/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to establish or expand programs to improve health equity regarding COVID-19 and reduce or eliminate inequities in the prevalence and health outcomes of COVID-19. This bill provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to nongovernmental entities for programs to reduce or eliminate disparities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible entities must have experience working to address issues related to health equity among those disproportionally impacted by adverse health outcomes. Grant funds may be used to improve access to testing, treatment, and other services with respect to COVID-19 and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes or expands programs to improve health equity and reduce inequities, including racial and ethnic disparities, in the prevalence and health outcomes of COVID-19. The bill provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to non-governmental entities that have experience working to address health equity issues in communities disproportionately affected by adverse health outcomes. Grant funds can be used to improve access to COVID-19 testing, treatment, and other services, as well as address social determinants of health that impact COVID-19 incidence and outcomes. The bill prioritizes funding for community-based organizations and entities serving populations most impacted by COVID-19, and requires reporting on the impact of grant activities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Cory Booker (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3877/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3877/BILLS-116s3877is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3877/BILLS-116s3877is.pdf.pdf |
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