HR 4548
116th Congress
House
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Rural conditions and development
Telephone and wireless communication
Asthma Care and Prevention in Rural Communities Act of 2019
Introduced: September 27, 2019
Introduced by:
Vargas, Juan
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Asthma Care and Prevention in Rural Communities Act of 2019
This bill permits the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to award grants to address childhood asthma in rural and underserved communities.
Counties with high prevalence of asthma among children (12% or higher) may use grants to support mobile clinics, distance learning, and telemedicine to increase access to asthma diagnosis, treatment, and education. Grantees may award subgrants to schools, hospitals, or other organizations to achieve the goals of the program.
The CDC must also study issues related to asthma in rural areas.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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