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Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6300

Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020

This bill requires state long-term care ombudsmen to have continuing access to residents of long-term care facilities during any portion of the public health emergency related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in order to investigate and resolve complaints and otherwise assist such residents in protecting their health, safety, welfare, and rights.

Current Status of Bill HR 6300

Bill HR 6300 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2020. Bill HR 6300 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2020.  Bill HR 6300's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 19, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6300

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6300

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health facilities and institutions
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6300

Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020
To provide that under the Older Americans Act of 1965 the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall have continuing direct access (or other access through the use of technology) to residents of long-term care facilities to provide services during any portion of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) that occurs in fiscal year 2020.
Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020

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