House Bill 7607
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Masks for All Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7607
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
Masks for All Act of 2020
This bill requires state, tribal, territorial, and local governments to mandate, as a condition of receiving federal COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief funds, the use of face coverings in public spaces during the COVID-19 emergency. The bill also provides for exceptions to this requirement, such as for individuals who are under the age of two and those who need assistance removing face coverings.
In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants to states, tribes, and territories to promote access to face coverings, including by installing face covering dispensers in public places.
July 13, 2020
07/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:56 PM