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Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 3, 2021Health
S. 3149

Rural Health Equity Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 3, 2021)

Rural Health Equity Act

This bill establishes within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Office of Rural Health. The office must serve as the primary point of contact within the CDC on rural health matters, coordinate public health research on issues affecting rural populations, and carry out related activities.

What just happenedNov 3, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. Nov 3, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Nov 3, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Rural Health Equity Act — Informed