H.R. 14 · 116th Congress
Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Richard Hudson
- Introduced
- 2020-10-30
- Latest action
- 2020-11-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Summary
Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
This bill provides funding for various public health programs and activities and revises multiple provisions, including within the tax code, to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and otherwise address health outcomes.
The bill specifically makes changes to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains; prevent diversion of controlled substances; increase access to telehealth services under Medicare; and expand various public health programs to address health disparities, maternal and infant health, and behavioral health.