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Proposal:Community Immunity During COVID–19 Act of 2020

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2020

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to award grants to governmental health departments to increase rates of recommended immunizations during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The CDC must also develop, in consultation with specified entities, guidance for health care providers on counseling patients about COVID-19 vaccines.

Bill Title

Community Immunity During COVID–19 Act of 2020

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-08-14: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2020-08-14: Introduced in House
  • 2020-08-14: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.