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Access to TESTs Act

USA117th CongressS-1018| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2021
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Braun (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Access to Technology and Equipment for Same-day Tests Act or the Access to TESTs Act This bill establishes grant programs to increase access to diagnostic tests. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must award grants to hospitals, primary care facilities, and other health care providers to buy equipment and supplies to increase access to same-day diagnostic testing in point-of-care settings. The CDC must also award grants to public health and other laboratories to buy high-throughput diagnostic equipment and supplies to increase testing capacity and expedite test results.
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Feb 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-747
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • February 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-747
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-747: Access to TESTs Act
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and development

Access to TESTs Act

USA117th CongressS-1018| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2021
Access to Technology and Equipment for Same-day Tests Act or the Access to TESTs Act This bill establishes grant programs to increase access to diagnostic tests. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must award grants to hospitals, primary care facilities, and other health care providers to buy equipment and supplies to increase access to same-day diagnostic testing in point-of-care settings. The CDC must also award grants to public health and other laboratories to buy high-throughput diagnostic equipment and supplies to increase testing capacity and expedite test results.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-747
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • February 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-747
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Braun (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-747: Access to TESTs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and development