Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act

House Bill 6705 - Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6705 Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

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Current Status of Bill HR 6705

Bill HR 6705 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2023. Bill HR 6705 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 11, 2023. Bill HR 6705's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6705

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6705

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6705

Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to treat certain tests for tuberculosis as breakthrough devices eligible for expedited development and priority review, to require certain establishments that perform donor screening or testing to screen or test for active and latent tuberculosis, and for other purposes.