House Bill 8898
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8898
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.
Hank Johnson
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on the domestic impact of certain neglected diseases of poverty (e.g., Chagas disease and hookworms).
December 8, 2020
12/08/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/08/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
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