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EHDC Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8200| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2020
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (54)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (12)
• Committee on House Administration• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Small Business Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Agriculture Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary 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
Ending Health Disparities During COVID-19 Act of 2020 or the EHDC Act of 2020 This bill expands COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief efforts, expands data collection and health literacy, supports research, promotes diversity in the health professional workforce, increases access to telehealth and other health care, and otherwise addresses the health of minority populations and immigrants. For example, the bill provides funding for emergency aid and services, grants to address COVID-19 health inequities, grants to address social determinants of health, and payments for language services. It also expands COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Labor, Agriculture, Natural Resources, House Administration, Oversight and Reform, the Budget, and Small Business, 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.
Sep 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • September 11, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • September 11, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Labor, Agriculture, Natural Resources, House Administration, Oversight and Reform, the Budget, and Small Business, 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.
  • September 14, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Health

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  • HR 116-4004: Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019
  • S 116-3850: Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act
  • HR 116-6438: To allow 2020 recovery rebates to be made on the basis of an individual's taxpayer identification number.
  • S 116-3877: Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act
  • HR 116-6237: PRC for Native Veterans Act
  • S 116-1698: Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act
  • HR 116-6959: Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Foster Youth Act
  • HR 116-7077: Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act
  • HR 116-6561: Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020
Adoption and foster careAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAmerican SamoaAppropriationsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild healthCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDental careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDetention of personsDisability and health-based discriminationDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFood assistance and reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHawaiiHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIncome tax exclusionIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMinority educationMinority healthNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Northern Mariana IslandsNursingNutrition and dietPhysical fitness and lifestylePoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentStrategic materials and reservesStudent aid and college costsUnemploymentUrban and suburban affairs and developmentU.S. territories and protectoratesVeterans' medical careVirgin IslandsWages and earningsWater qualityWomen's health

EHDC Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8200| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2020
Ending Health Disparities During COVID-19 Act of 2020 or the EHDC Act of 2020 This bill expands COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief efforts, expands data collection and health literacy, supports research, promotes diversity in the health professional workforce, increases access to telehealth and other health care, and otherwise addresses the health of minority populations and immigrants. For example, the bill provides funding for emergency aid and services, grants to address COVID-19 health inequities, grants to address social determinants of health, and payments for language services. It also expands COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Labor, Agriculture, Natural Resources, House Administration, Oversight and Reform, the Budget, and Small Business, 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.
Sep 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • September 11, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • September 11, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Labor, Agriculture, Natural Resources, House Administration, Oversight and Reform, the Budget, and Small Business, 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.
  • September 14, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (54)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (12)
• Committee on House Administration• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Small Business Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Agriculture Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Budget Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4153: Health Care Access for Urban Native Veterans Act
  • HR 116-4004: Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019
  • S 116-3850: Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act
  • HR 116-6438: To allow 2020 recovery rebates to be made on the basis of an individual's taxpayer identification number.
  • S 116-3877: Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act
  • HR 116-6237: PRC for Native Veterans Act
  • S 116-1698: Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act
  • HR 116-6959: Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Foster Youth Act
  • HR 116-7077: Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act
  • HR 116-6561: Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAmerican SamoaAppropriationsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild healthCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDental careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDetention of personsDisability and health-based discriminationDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFood assistance and reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHawaiiHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIncome tax exclusionIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMinority educationMinority healthNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Northern Mariana IslandsNursingNutrition and dietPhysical fitness and lifestylePoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentStrategic materials and reservesStudent aid and college costsUnemploymentUrban and suburban affairs and developmentU.S. territories and protectoratesVeterans' medical careVirgin IslandsWages and earningsWater qualityWomen's health