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- H.R.4550
H.R.4550: Minority Diabetes Initiative Act
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
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
60 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 27, 2019
Bill Summary
Minority Diabetes Initiative Act This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to public and nonprofit private health care providers to provide treatment for diabetes in minority communities. HHS must ensure that these grants cover a variety of diabetes-related health care services, including routine care for diabetic patients, public education on diabetes prevention and control, eye care, foot care, and...
(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 Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |