Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020
Latest action · May 27, 2020 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 27, 2020
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 27, 2020 to Jul 31, 2020, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IN | Larry Bucshon | Original | May 27, 2020 |
| D-CA | Jerry McNerney | Jul 31, 2020 | |
| R-IN | Susan W. Brooks | Jul 31, 2020 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 27, 2020Introduced in House
- May 27, 2020Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 27, 2020Introduced in House
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