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Introduced
08/14/2020
08/14/2020
In Committee
08/14/2020
08/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to covered health departments to increase the rate of recommended immunizations, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to award grants to governmental health departments to increase rates of recommended immunizations during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The CDC must also develop, in consultation with specified entities, guidance for health care providers on counseling patients about COVID-19 vaccines.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to award grants to state, local, and tribal health departments to increase rates of recommended immunizations during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The grants can be used for various activities, such as outreach, education, and combating misinformation about vaccine safety. The bill also directs the CDC to develop guidance for healthcare providers on counseling patients about COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, the bill authorizes $560 million for the grant program and $2.5 million for the development of the vaccine guidance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (22)
Lauren Underwood (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
André Carson (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Susan Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Debra Haaland (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Donna Shalala (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 08/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8061/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8061/BILLS-116hr8061ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8061/BILLS-116hr8061ih.pdf.pdf |
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