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Senate Bill 4507
116th Congress(2019-2020)
GET CARE Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 6, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Aug 6, 2020
Latest Action
Aug 6, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4507
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Mark Warner
Virginia
Republican
Tim Scott
South Carolina
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Getting Early Treatment and Comprehensive Assessments Reduces Emergencies Act of 2020 or the GET CARE Act of 2020

This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to undertake actions to increase the number of individuals seeking recommended preventive care services, particularly during the COVID-19 (i.e, coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. It also authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, other jurisdictions, and certain nonprofits for activities and research related to preventive care services.

Specifically, the CDC must award competitive grants to carry out a national campaign to increase awareness of, and disseminate information about, preventive care services. In carrying out the campaign, the CDC must consult with relevant public health and health care experts.

The campaign must focus particularly on medically underserved communities, communities of color, and communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. It must address, among other topics, misinformation about seeking preventive care during the COVID-19 emergency and the safety of health care facilities.

Text (1)
Introduced in Senate
August 6, 2020
Actions (2)
08/06/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
08/06/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:17 PM
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