Rural Health Equity Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T08:33:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3149 Rural Health Equity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 8:33 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3149

Rural Health Equity Act

This bill establishes within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Office of Rural Health. The office must serve as the primary point of contact within the CDC on rural health matters, coordinate public health research on issues affecting rural populations, and carry out related activities.

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Current Status of Bill S 3149

Bill S 3149 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 3, 2021. Bill S 3149 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 3, 2021. Bill S 3149's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of November 3, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3149

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3149

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3149

Rural Health Equity Act

A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.