Crush the Virus Act of 2021

Bill Number

HR 1371

Introduced

Feb 25, 2021

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subseque ...

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Appropriations Cardiovascular and respiratory health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Drug therapy Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Emergency medical services and trauma care Executive agency funding and structure Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Genetics Government information and archives Health Health care coverage and access Health facilities and institutions Health information and medical records Health personnel Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Health technology, devices, supplies Immunology and vaccination Indian social and development programs Infectious and parasitic diseases Manufacturing Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Mental health Military procurement, research, weapons development Minority health Public contracts and procurement Research administration and funding Research and development Rural conditions and development Strategic materials and reserves U.S. territories and protectorates Worker safety and health

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Summary

Crush the Virus Act of 2021

This bill provides supplemental appropriations to several federal agencies for activities and equipment to respond to COVID-19.

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The bill provides the appropriations for

distributing and administering vaccines;
researching and developing vaccines, therapeutics, and medical supplies;
testing, contact tracing, and mitigation activities;
disaster relief;
medical supplies and equipment;
personal protective equipment;
reimbursing health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to COVID-19;
block grants for community mental health services; and
block grants for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.

Actions

Feb 25, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 25, 2021

Introduced in House

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