H.R. 7026 · 116th Congress
Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Diana DeGette
- Introduced
- 2020-05-27
- Latest action
- 2020-05-27 · Introduced in House
Summary
Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020
This bill establishes a grant program for hospitals, primary care facilities, and other health care providers to purchase equipment and related materials to increase access to same-day diagnostic testing in point-of-care settings. In awarding these grants, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must prioritize recipients that provide services to medically underserved populations in rural areas.