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S.236: Tracking COVID–19 Variants Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act This bill expands viral genomic sequencing, disease surveillance, and other public health research activities. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must issue guidance on the sequencing of the virus that causes COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Additionally, the CDC must establish a program to strengthen genomic sequencing, analytics, and disease surveillance activities. As...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |