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- H.R.5199
H.R.5199: ECHO Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 20, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (7 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 20, 2019
Bill Summary
Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2019 or the ECHO 2019 Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a grant program that supports specified health care services in rural or medically underserved areas. Specifically, HHS must award grants to health care entities serving rural areas, health-professional shortage areas, medically underserved populations, or Native Americans for (1) specified...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 21, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) |