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H.R.5848: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 3, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 4, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 3, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill establishes within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Office of Rural Health. The office must serve as the primary point of contact within the CDC on rural health matters, coordinate public health research on issues affecting rural populations, and carry out related activities.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Nov. 3, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Nov. 3, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by A. Donald McEachin (D-Va.) |