Bill116th CongressFiled May 27, 2020Health
H.R. 7026
Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 27, 2020)
Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020
This bill 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.
What just happenedMay 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1](D-CO)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 27, 2020
- May 27, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House