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- H.R.6839
H.R.6839: To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report describing the response of certain entities to the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to the development, regulatory evaluation, and deployment of diagnostic tests.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 12, 2020
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- Introduced in House - May 12, 2020
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on diagnostic tests to diagnose COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or detect the virus that causes the disease. Specifically, the report must describe the response of, among others, laboratories, diagnostic test manufacturers, and government entities with respect to the development, regulatory evaluation, and deployment of diagnostic tests. The GAO must also assess...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) |