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This bill, the COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, aims to establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID-19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. Key provisions include the Secretary of Health and Human Services developing and implementing national public awareness campaigns focused on racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations that have experienced COVID-19-related health disparities. The bill also provides grant funding for state, tribal, and territorial health departments to support local public awareness campaigns targeting these same populations. The campaigns must be accessible, culturally competent, and provide evidence-based information to dispel misinformation and promote transparency around COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and protective measures.