House Bill 6901
116th Congress(2019-2020)
COVID–19 Testing Inventory Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 15, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6901
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
COVID-19 Testing Inventory Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to share information on a public website about tests to diagnose COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or detect the virus that causes the disease. The website must include, among other information, a list of testing sites and the number and type of diagnostic tests available for use in each state, territory, or tribe.
May 15, 2020
05/15/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/15/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:53 PM