Masks Work Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:15:01Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7317 Masks Work Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7317

Masks Work Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health to provide access to, increase public awareness of, and support research on cloth face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), respectively.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7317

Bill HR 7317 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2020. Bill HR 7317 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 24, 2020. Bill HR 7317's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7317

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7317

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Foreign language and bilingual programs

- Government information and archives

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Materials

- Medical research

- Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7317

Masks Work Act of 2020

To authorize a public service announcement campaign on the efficacy of cloth face coverings in reducing the spread of COVID-19, to authorize a program to provide cloth face coverings to any American who requests one free of charge, and for other purposes.

Masks Work Act of 2020