US HR1125 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 23-0)
Status: Introduced on September 18 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 18 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that federal agencies should take appropriate actions to (1) ensure meaningful engagement of communities of color in the conduct of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) research and participation in clinical trials, and (2) improve equitable access to safe and effective vaccines.
Title
Expressing support for prioritizing racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for therapies, diagnostics, and vaccines for COVID-19.
Sponsors
Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] | Rep. Adriano Espaillat [D-NY] | Rep. Nanette Barragan [D-CA] | Rep. Jahana Hayes [D-CT] |
Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. David Price [D-NC] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] |
Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. David Trone [D-MD] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Ami Bera [D-CA] |
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] | Rep. Terri Sewell [D-AL] | Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] |
Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] | Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D-GU] | Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] |
Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX] | Rep. Elaine Luria [D-VA] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-09-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2020-09-18 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Community life and organization
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Research administration and funding
Community life and organization
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Research administration and funding
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/1125/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres1125/BILLS-116hres1125ih.pdf |