Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act

House Bill 7077 - Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 7077 Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7077

Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act

This bill provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to nongovernmental entities for programs to reduce or eliminate disparities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible entities must have experience working to address issues related to health equity among those disproportionally impacted by adverse health outcomes. Grant funds may be used to improve access to testing, treatment, and other services with respect to COVID-19 and for other purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7077

Bill HR 7077 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2020. Bill HR 7077 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2020. Bill HR 7077's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 1, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7077

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7077

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Community life and organization

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Foreign language and bilingual programs

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health care quality

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Immigrant health and welfare

- Immunology and vaccination

- Indian social and development programs

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Minority health

- Racial and ethnic relations

- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7077

Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act

To establish or expand programs to improve health equity regarding COVID-19 and reduce or eliminate inequities in the prevalence and health outcomes of COVID-19.

Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act