Crush the Virus Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 25, 2021)
Crush the Virus Act of 2021
This bill provides supplemental appropriations to several federal agencies for activities and equipment to respond to COVID-19.
Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The bill provides the appropriations for
- distributing and administering vaccines;
- researching and developing vaccines, therapeutics, and medical supplies;
- testing, contact tracing, and mitigation activities;
- disaster relief;
- medical supplies and equipment;
- personal protective equipment;
- reimbursing health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to COVID-19;
- block grants for community mental health services; and
- block grants for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
What just happenedFeb 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 25, 2021
- Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Budget Committee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Appropriations Committee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House