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Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020

Introduced: May 27, 2020 Introduced by: DeGette, Diana Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 27, 2020
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020

This bill establishes a grant program for hospitals, primary care facilities, and other health care providers to purchase equipment and related materials to increase access to same-day diagnostic testing in point-of-care settings. In awarding these grants, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must prioritize recipients that provide services to medically underserved populations in rural areas.

What's happening now May 27, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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