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Protecting the Health of America’s Older Adults During COVID–19 and Beyond Act

USA116th CongressHR-6935| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2020
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (20)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults During COVID-19 and Beyond Act This bill establishes a resource center and other programs to address the health needs of older adults. Specifically, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must establish the National COVID-19 Resource Center for Older Adults and the Healthy Aging Program, respectively. The center must collaborate with state and local governments, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and nonprofits to disseminate, and support the implementation of, best practices related to the care and well-being of older adults in a variety of settings during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. As part of the Healthy Aging Program, the CDC must, among other activities, coordinate public health interventions and multi-sector efforts, disseminate evidence-based practices and programs, and award grants or cooperative agreements to promote the health and well-being of older adults. Eligible grant recipients include health departments in states, specified territories and tribes, and large cities. Permitted uses of funds include improving data on older adult populations and linking health care and community services. In addition, the CDC must evaluate the activities of this program, including its impact on health disparities.
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Timeline
May 19, 2020
Introduced in House
May 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
  • May 19, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.

Health

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  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
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Protecting the Health of America’s Older Adults During COVID–19 and Beyond Act

USA116th CongressHR-6935| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2020
Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults During COVID-19 and Beyond Act This bill establishes a resource center and other programs to address the health needs of older adults. Specifically, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must establish the National COVID-19 Resource Center for Older Adults and the Healthy Aging Program, respectively. The center must collaborate with state and local governments, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and nonprofits to disseminate, and support the implementation of, best practices related to the care and well-being of older adults in a variety of settings during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. As part of the Healthy Aging Program, the CDC must, among other activities, coordinate public health interventions and multi-sector efforts, disseminate evidence-based practices and programs, and award grants or cooperative agreements to promote the health and well-being of older adults. Eligible grant recipients include health departments in states, specified territories and tribes, and large cities. Permitted uses of funds include improving data on older adult populations and linking health care and community services. In addition, the CDC must evaluate the activities of this program, including its impact on health disparities.
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Timeline
May 19, 2020
Introduced in House
May 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
  • May 19, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (20)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingAmerican SamoaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCommunity life and organizationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFood assistance and reliefGuamHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNorthern Mariana IslandsNutrition and dietPuerto RicoState and local government operationsU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands