House Bill 5729
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Americans from Seasonal Influenza Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5729
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Americans from Seasonal Influenza Act of 2020
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to increase seasonable influenza vaccination rates in states that have sustained influenza vaccination rates below recommended levels.
State health agencies receiving such grants must include at least one of the elements set out in the bill in their programs. Among others, these include (1) increasing outreach to vulnerable populations, (2) encouraging employer-based vaccination programs, and (3) coordinating between health care providers and insurers to reduce out-of-pocket costs of vaccinations.
January 30, 2020
01/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:29:20 PM