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- H.R.4548
H.R.4548: Asthma Care and Prevention in Rural Communities Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 27, 2019
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 27, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Sept. 27, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) |