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H.R. 8200

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To improve the health of minority individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
September 11, 2020
Cosponsors (54)
54D 0R
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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.

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