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Introduced
12/01/2020
12/01/2020
In Committee
12/01/2020
12/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Provides FY2020 supplemental funding for the Department of Health and Human Services and the Indian Health Service to implement programs to prevent and respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in medically underserved areas and among tribal populations, respectively. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
AI Summary
This bill provides emergency supplemental funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) to implement programs to prevent and respond to COVID-19 in medically underserved communities and tribal populations, respectively. The comprehensive programs funded by this bill include the provision of diagnostic and serological testing, contact tracing, distribution of personal protective equipment, facilitation of voluntary isolation and quarantine, and culturally and linguistically appropriate public awareness campaigns. The bill also designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 12/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4941/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4941/BILLS-116s4941is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4941/BILLS-116s4941is.pdf.pdf |
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