Border Health Security Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T00:55:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6070 Border Health Security Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:55 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6070

Border Health Security Act of 2020

This bill modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council, and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border.

Specifically, the commission must cooperate with the council where appropriate, and members of the commission may provide advice or recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or Congress without authorization or a request. Both the commission and the council must develop strategic plans, work plans, evaluations, and reports concerning their activities.

HHS must award grants to (1) eligible entities in border areas to address recommendations of the commission and the council to improve the health of border area residents; and (2) trauma centers, public health entities, and state, local, or tribal entities for infectious disease surveillance activities in border areas. In addition, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response may coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security in establishing a system that alerts clinicians and public health officials to emerging health threats in border areas.

The Government Accountability Office must evaluate commission and council activities every two years.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6070

Bill HR 6070 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2020. Bill HR 6070 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2020. Bill HR 6070's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. as of March 3, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6070

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Health

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Advisory bodiesArizonaBuilding constructionCaliforniaCanadaCancerChemical and biological weaponsChild healthCrime preventionDental careDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMexicoMinority healthNew MexicoNutrition and dietSex and reproductive healthTerrorismTexasViolent crimeWomen's healthWorld health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6070

Border Health Security Act of 2020To establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for all hazards preparedness in the border area including bioterrorism, infectious disease, and noncommunicable emerging threats, and for other purposes.Border Health Security Act of 2020

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