HR 7026 · 116th Congress · Health

Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-05-27· Sponsored by Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2020-05-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans