HR 6829
116th Congress
House
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Computers and information technology
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Middle East
EMPIL–DOC Act
Introduced: May 12, 2020
Introduced by:
Pappas, Chris
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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Became law
May 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 12, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act or the EMPIL-DOC Act
This bill authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others, artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests.
In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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