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H.R.173: COVID–19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award various grants to federally qualified health centers and other organizations to prevent, treat, and raise awareness of certain diseases or conditions, such as asthma or cancer, that increase the risk of mortality from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |