Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020

House Bill 7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T01:42:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7255 Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness 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, 1:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7255

Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020

This bill requires the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to establish a grant program for health care providers to promote mental wellness among frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency must also study mental health and burnout among health care workers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7255

Bill HR 7255 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7255 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7255's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 18, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7255

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7255

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care coverage and access

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Mental health

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7255

Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.

Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020