HR 7055 117th Congress House Health

Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act

Introduced: March 11, 2022 Introduced by: Dingell, Debbie Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov

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Mar 14, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 11, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 11, 2022

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act

This bill expands various public health activities and related requirements concerning asthma.

Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must collaborate with state and local health departments to (1) conduct activities regarding asthma, including deterring the harmful consequences of uncontrolled asthma, and disseminating health education and information regarding prevention of asthma episodes and strategies for managing asthma; and (2) develop state plans incorporating public health responses to reduce the burden of asthma, particularly regarding disproportionately affected populations. Additionally, the bill revises and expands requirements for asthma surveillance activities and requires the CDC to coordinate data collection activities to maximize the comparability of results.

Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must submit an assessment of current activities related to asthma prevention, management, and surveillance that includes recommendations for the future direction of asthma activities.

What's happening now March 14, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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