House Bill 6300
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 19, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6300
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
Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020
This bill requires state long-term care ombudsmen to have continuing access to residents of long-term care facilities during any portion of the public health emergency related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in order to investigate and resolve complaints and otherwise assist such residents in protecting their health, safety, welfare, and rights.
March 19, 2020
03/19/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
03/19/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:29 PM