HR 8200 · 116th Congress · Health

EHDC Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-09-11· Sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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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 Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.(2020-09-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Ending Health Disparities During COVID-19 Act of 2020 or the EHDC Act of 2020 This bill expands COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief efforts, expands data collection and health literacy, supports research, promotes diversity in the health professional workforce, increases access to telehealth and other health care, and otherwise addresses the health of minority populations and immigrants. For example, the bill provides funding for emergency aid and services, grants to address COVID-19 health inequities, grants to address social determinants of health, and payments for language services. It also expands COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]CA
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]TX
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]CA
Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]IL
Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]NM
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]AL
Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]NC
Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]MP
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]CA
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]NY
Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]CA
Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]MD
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]MA
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]MS
Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]TX
Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]PA
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]IN
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]MO