US HB7026 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes a grant program for hospitals, primary care facilities, and other health care providers to purchase equipment and related materials to increase access to same-day diagnostic testing in point-of-care settings. In awarding these grants, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must prioritize recipients that provide services to medically underserved populations in rural areas.
Title
Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020
Sponsors
Rep. Diana DeGette [D-CO] | Rep. Larry Bucshon [R-IN] | Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA] | Rep. Susan Brooks [R-IN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-05-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2020-05-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Rural conditions and development
State and local government operations
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Rural conditions and development
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7026/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7026/BILLS-116hr7026ih.pdf |