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US HR1818

US HR1818
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States and political subdivisions of States to support the improvement, renovation, or modernization of infrastructure at clinical laboratories that will help to improve SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 testing and response activities, including the expansion and enhancement of testing capacity at such laboratories.


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Introduced
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States and political subdivisions of States to support the improvement, renovation, or mod- ernization of infrastructure at clinical laboratories that will help to improve SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 test- ing and response activities, including the expansion and enhancement of testing capacity at such laboratories.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to states and local governments to support the improvement, renovation, or modernization of infrastructure at clinical laboratories. The purpose of these grants is to help improve the laboratories' ability to conduct SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 testing and response activities, including expanding and enhancing their testing capacity. The bill provides $4.5 billion in funding for this pilot program over the fiscal years through 2026.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/12/2021)

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