H.R. 1268 · 117th Congress
Building COVID–19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nydia Velázquez
- Introduced
- 2021-02-23
- Latest action
- 2021-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021
This bill establishes a program to disseminate information about COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccinations.
To carry out this program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must award grants to health departments and certain nonprofits. In awarding the grants, the CDC must coordinate with the Office of Minority Health and, as appropriate, other federal partners.