House Bill 223
117th Congress(2021-2022)
COVID–19 Cold Storage Expansion Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 6, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
223
Congress
117
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 Cold Storage Expansion Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse health care providers for costs to obtain and operate certain equipment capable of maintaining cold storage of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines.
To receive this reimbursement, health care providers must sign an agreement to participate in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 Vaccination Program. The agreement sets out prioritization, reporting, and other requirements for the program.
January 6, 2021
02/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/06/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/06/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:39 PM