End Valley Fever Now Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:45:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5438 End Valley Fever Now Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5438

End Valley Fever Now Act

This bill provides various supports to address the occurrence of valley fever, which is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides that is commonly found in the southwestern United States as well as parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5438

Bill HR 5438 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2019. Bill HR 5438 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 16, 2019. Bill HR 5438's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5438

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5438

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Medicaid

- Medical research

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5438

End Valley Fever Now Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to award grants to develop programs to increase health care providers' awareness of Valley fever, and for other purposes.

End Valley Fever Now Act