0
0
0
Ending Discrimination in COVID–19 Treatments Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 171
Bill 118 s 171, also known as the Ending Discrimination in COVID–19 Treatments Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing discrimination in the treatment of individuals with COVID-19. The bill seeks to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, or any other characteristic, have equal access to testing, treatment, and care for COVID-19.
The bill specifically prohibits healthcare providers and facilities from denying individuals access to COVID-19 testing, treatment, or care based on discriminatory reasons. It also prohibits the denial of access to vaccines or other preventive measures based on discriminatory reasons.
Furthermore, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and implement guidelines to prevent discrimination in COVID-19 treatment. These guidelines would include recommendations for healthcare providers on how to ensure equitable access to testing, treatment, and care for all individuals. Overall, the Ending Discrimination in COVID–19 Treatments Act aims to ensure that all individuals receive fair and equal treatment in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, regardless of their background or characteristics.
The bill specifically prohibits healthcare providers and facilities from denying individuals access to COVID-19 testing, treatment, or care based on discriminatory reasons. It also prohibits the denial of access to vaccines or other preventive measures based on discriminatory reasons.
Furthermore, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and implement guidelines to prevent discrimination in COVID-19 treatment. These guidelines would include recommendations for healthcare providers on how to ensure equitable access to testing, treatment, and care for all individuals. Overall, the Ending Discrimination in COVID–19 Treatments Act aims to ensure that all individuals receive fair and equal treatment in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, regardless of their background or characteristics.
Congressional Summary of S 171
Ending Discrimination in COVID-19 Treatments Act
This bill prohibits consideration of certain factors in decisions about access to federally provided treatments or vaccines for COVID-19.
As a condition of receiving the treatments or vaccines from the federal government, states, localities, and private entities must ensure that specified demographic characteristics (e.g., race, sex, and age) or other characteristics (e.g., vaccination status, veteran status, and political ideology or speech) are not taken into account when determining a patient's eligibility for treatments or vaccines.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill S 171
Bill S 171 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill S 171 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2023. Bill S 171's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 171
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 171
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 171
Ending Discrimination in COVID–19 Treatments Act
Ending Discrimination in COVID–19 Treatments Act
A bill to prohibit the consideration of patients' race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, vaccination status, veteran status, or political ideology or speech in determining eligibility for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines distributed by the Federal Government.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 171
Latest Bills
Original Additional Credit FHA Pilot Program Authorization Act
Bill HR 8318April 22, 2026
Original Alternative Data for Additional Credit FHA Pilot Program Reauthorization Act
Bill HR 8292April 22, 2026
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Bill HR 8278April 22, 2026
District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act
Bill HR 8297April 22, 2026
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
Bill HR 7959April 22, 2026
A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026
Bill HR 8210April 22, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 819 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building".
Bill HR 8105April 22, 2026
Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".
Bill HRES 1190April 22, 2026
Recognizing that stable housing keeps families together.
Bill HRES 1198April 22, 2026
Recognizing April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.
Bill HRES 1196April 22, 2026