House Bill 7077
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7077
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act
This bill provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to nongovernmental entities for programs to reduce or eliminate disparities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible entities must have experience working to address issues related to health equity among those disproportionally impacted by adverse health outcomes. Grant funds may be used to improve access to testing, treatment, and other services with respect to COVID-19 and for other purposes.
June 1, 2020
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06/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:00 PM