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Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6637| House 
| Updated: 7/9/2020
Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (106)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (14)
• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Budget Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and others to undertake efforts to reduce health disparities. For example, the bill (1) requires more detailed reporting of demographic and health disparities data, (2) directs certain components of HHS to support health workforce diversity, and (3) increases access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care. The bill also modifies eligibility and other requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and other programs to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations. The bill includes specific provisions with respect to noncitizens; maternal, infant, and child health; mental and behavioral health; and specified conditions that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority groups, such as certain cancers, HIV/AIDs, kidney disease, and diabetes. Additionally, the bill (1) revises health information technology programs to address health disparities; (2) establishes an Office of Health Disparities within HHS, as well as civil rights compliance offices within HHS agencies; and (3) supports health impact assessments and other efforts pertaining to environmental justice and social determinants of health. The Government Accountability Office must report on health workforce diversity and other specified issues related to health care and health disparities.
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Timeline
Apr 28, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Oversight and Reform, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Homeland Security, 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.
Apr 28, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E403-404)
Jun 1, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Oct 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4819
Introduced in Senate
  • April 28, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Oversight and Reform, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Homeland Security, 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.


  • April 28, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E403-404)


  • June 1, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • October 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4819
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4004: Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019
  • HR 116-9004: Removing Barriers to SNAP Act
  • HR 116-4543: Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Hispanic Community Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4821: Covering our FAS Allies Act
  • HR 116-1897: MOMMA’s Act
  • HR 116-2826: Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act
  • HR 116-3109: GEDI Act
  • S 116-1361: A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings.
  • S 116-2986: Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3776: Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act
Academic performance and assessmentsAccounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAllied health servicesAmerican SamoaAppropriationsAssault and harassment offensesBirth defectsBlood and blood diseasesBorder security and unlawful immigrationBudget deficits and national debtBudget processCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentChild healthCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDental careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFamily relationshipsFirearms and explosivesForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamGulf of MexicoHawaiiHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHereditary and development disordersHigher educationHIV/AIDSHospital careImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesIntergovernmental relationsLabor standardsMarshall IslandsMedicaidMedical educationMedical ethicsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMicronesiaMinority educationMinority healthMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNorthern Mariana IslandsOceaniaPalauPrescription drugsPuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsRadiationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentSales and excise taxesSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsSurgery and anesthesiaTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. territories and protectoratesViolent crimeVirgin IslandsVisas and passportsWomen's healthWorker safety and health

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6637| House 
| Updated: 7/9/2020
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and others to undertake efforts to reduce health disparities. For example, the bill (1) requires more detailed reporting of demographic and health disparities data, (2) directs certain components of HHS to support health workforce diversity, and (3) increases access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care. The bill also modifies eligibility and other requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and other programs to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations. The bill includes specific provisions with respect to noncitizens; maternal, infant, and child health; mental and behavioral health; and specified conditions that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority groups, such as certain cancers, HIV/AIDs, kidney disease, and diabetes. Additionally, the bill (1) revises health information technology programs to address health disparities; (2) establishes an Office of Health Disparities within HHS, as well as civil rights compliance offices within HHS agencies; and (3) supports health impact assessments and other efforts pertaining to environmental justice and social determinants of health. The Government Accountability Office must report on health workforce diversity and other specified issues related to health care and health disparities.
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Timeline
Apr 28, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Oversight and Reform, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Homeland Security, 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.
Apr 28, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E403-404)
Jun 1, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Oct 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4819
Introduced in Senate
  • April 28, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Oversight and Reform, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Homeland Security, 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.


  • April 28, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E403-404)


  • June 1, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • October 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4819
    Introduced in Senate
Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (106)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (14)
• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Budget Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4004: Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019
  • HR 116-9004: Removing Barriers to SNAP Act
  • HR 116-4543: Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Hispanic Community Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4821: Covering our FAS Allies Act
  • HR 116-1897: MOMMA’s Act
  • HR 116-2826: Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act
  • HR 116-3109: GEDI Act
  • S 116-1361: A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings.
  • S 116-2986: Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3776: Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsAccounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAllied health servicesAmerican SamoaAppropriationsAssault and harassment offensesBirth defectsBlood and blood diseasesBorder security and unlawful immigrationBudget deficits and national debtBudget processCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentChild healthCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDental careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFamily relationshipsFirearms and explosivesForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamGulf of MexicoHawaiiHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHereditary and development disordersHigher educationHIV/AIDSHospital careImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesIntergovernmental relationsLabor standardsMarshall IslandsMedicaidMedical educationMedical ethicsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMicronesiaMinority educationMinority healthMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNorthern Mariana IslandsOceaniaPalauPrescription drugsPuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsRadiationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentSales and excise taxesSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsSurgery and anesthesiaTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. territories and protectoratesViolent crimeVirgin IslandsVisas and passportsWomen's healthWorker safety and health