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Nursing Home COVID–19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6972| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2020
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020 This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address the outbreak of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals. Specifically, the bill provides specified funds for states to support cohorting (i.e., separating and grouping) individuals in such facilities based on COVID-19 status. States may use funds for specified items and activities, including testing kits, staffing, and facility development. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must issue related guidance that includes, among other things, which facilities are permitted to cohort individuals and strategies for effective implementation; such guidance must account for certain factors, including a facility's compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements regarding infection control and emergency preparedness. The CMS must also provide monthly congressional briefings on the outbreak in these facilities and related agency actions.
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Timeline
May 19, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3768
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2020
Introduced in House
May 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 19, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3768
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-3768: Nursing Home COVID–19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDisability and paralysisEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthNursingState and local government operationsWages and earningsWorker safety and health

Nursing Home COVID–19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6972| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2020
Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020 This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address the outbreak of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals. Specifically, the bill provides specified funds for states to support cohorting (i.e., separating and grouping) individuals in such facilities based on COVID-19 status. States may use funds for specified items and activities, including testing kits, staffing, and facility development. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must issue related guidance that includes, among other things, which facilities are permitted to cohort individuals and strategies for effective implementation; such guidance must account for certain factors, including a facility's compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements regarding infection control and emergency preparedness. The CMS must also provide monthly congressional briefings on the outbreak in these facilities and related agency actions.
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Timeline
May 19, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3768
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2020
Introduced in House
May 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 19, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3768
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-3768: Nursing Home COVID–19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDisability and paralysisEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthNursingState and local government operationsWages and earningsWorker safety and health