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COVID–19 Access to Testing and Support for Immune Response Research Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 7:34 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5745
Bill 117 hr 5745, also known as the COVID–19 Access to Testing and Support for Immune Response Research Act of 2021, aims to provide funding and support for research related to COVID-19 testing and immune response. The bill focuses on increasing access to testing for the virus and supporting research efforts to better understand how the immune system responds to COVID-19.
The bill includes provisions for funding research on new testing methods and technologies, as well as supporting the development of treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. It also aims to improve coordination between federal agencies, healthcare providers, and researchers to ensure a more effective response to the pandemic.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase access to testing for underserved communities and populations that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. This includes funding for community-based testing sites and outreach programs to ensure that everyone has access to testing and treatment. Overall, the COVID–19 Access to Testing and Support for Immune Response Research Act of 2021 seeks to improve the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing access to testing, supporting research efforts, and ensuring that all communities have access to the resources they need to combat the virus.
The bill includes provisions for funding research on new testing methods and technologies, as well as supporting the development of treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. It also aims to improve coordination between federal agencies, healthcare providers, and researchers to ensure a more effective response to the pandemic.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase access to testing for underserved communities and populations that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. This includes funding for community-based testing sites and outreach programs to ensure that everyone has access to testing and treatment. Overall, the COVID–19 Access to Testing and Support for Immune Response Research Act of 2021 seeks to improve the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing access to testing, supporting research efforts, and ensuring that all communities have access to the resources they need to combat the virus.
Congressional Summary of HR 5745
COVID-19 Access to Testing and Support for Immune Response Research Act of 2021
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide for coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency of T-cell diagnostic laboratory tests for individuals with a current or prior COVID-19 infection. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must develop a national strategy to research the immune response to COVID-19 and may award research grants.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5745
Bill HR 5745 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 27, 2021. Bill HR 5745 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 27, 2021. Bill HR 5745's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 28, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5745
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5745
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Aging
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Cell biology and embryology
- Child health
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medical research
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare
- Research administration and funding
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5745
COVID–19 Access to Testing and Support for Immune Response Research Act of 2021
COVID–19 Access to Testing and Support for Immune Response Research Act of 2021
To clarify Medicare coverage for COVID-19 testing and to provide support for cellular immune response research for COVID-19, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5745
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