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Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7026| House 
| Updated: 5/27/2020
Diana DeGette

Diana DeGette

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Larry Bucshon (Republican)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 27, 2020
Introduced in House
May 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 27, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Health care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and developmentState and local government operations

Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7026| House 
| Updated: 5/27/2020
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.
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Timeline
May 27, 2020
Introduced in House
May 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 27, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Diana DeGette

Diana DeGette

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Larry Bucshon (Republican)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and developmentState and local government operations