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H.R.8200 - EHDC Act of 2020116th Congress (2019-2020)

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Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (Introduced 09/11/2020)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means; Judiciary; Transportation and Infrastructure; Education and Labor; Agriculture; Natural Resources; House Administration; Oversight and Reform; Budget; Small Business
Latest Action: House - 09/14/2020 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)

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Introduced in House (09/11/2020)

Ending Health Disparities During COVID-19 Act of 2020 or the EHDC Act of 2020

This bill expands COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief efforts, expands data collection and health literacy, supports research, promotes diversity in the health professional workforce, increases access to telehealth and other health care, and otherwise addresses the health of minority populations and immigrants.

For example, the bill provides funding for emergency aid and services, grants to address COVID-19 health inequities, grants to address social determinants of health, and payments for language services. It also expands COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.