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Natural Immunity Transparency Act
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6047
Bill 117 HR 6047, also known as the Natural Immunity Transparency Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote transparency and accountability in the healthcare system by requiring healthcare providers to disclose information about natural immunity to diseases.
The bill specifically mandates that healthcare providers inform patients about the potential benefits of natural immunity, which is the immunity acquired through previous infection with a disease. This information must be provided to patients before they receive any vaccinations or other medical treatments.
Additionally, the Natural Immunity Transparency Act requires healthcare providers to report data on the number of patients who have acquired natural immunity to specific diseases. This data will be collected and analyzed to better understand the impact of natural immunity on public health. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 6047 is to ensure that patients are fully informed about the benefits of natural immunity and to promote transparency in the healthcare system. This legislation aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their healthcare and to improve overall public health outcomes.
The bill specifically mandates that healthcare providers inform patients about the potential benefits of natural immunity, which is the immunity acquired through previous infection with a disease. This information must be provided to patients before they receive any vaccinations or other medical treatments.
Additionally, the Natural Immunity Transparency Act requires healthcare providers to report data on the number of patients who have acquired natural immunity to specific diseases. This data will be collected and analyzed to better understand the impact of natural immunity on public health. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 6047 is to ensure that patients are fully informed about the benefits of natural immunity and to promote transparency in the healthcare system. This legislation aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their healthcare and to improve overall public health outcomes.
Congressional Summary of HR 6047
Natural Immunity Transparency Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report within 30 days of the bill's enactment to Congress concerning natural immunity to COVID-19.
In particular, the report must compare certain outcomes for individuals who recovered from a COVID-19 infection without having received the vaccination and individuals who received the vaccination.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6047
Bill HR 6047 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6047 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6047's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 19, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6047
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
20Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6047
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health information and medical records
- Hospital care
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6047
Natural Immunity Transparency Act
Natural Immunity Transparency Act
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on COVID-19 natural immunity, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6047
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