House Bill 1371
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Crush the Virus Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1371
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
Crush the Virus Act of 2021
This bill provides supplemental appropriations to several federal agencies for activities and equipment to respond to COVID-19.
Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The bill provides the appropriations for
- distributing and administering vaccines;
- researching and developing vaccines, therapeutics, and medical supplies;
- testing, contact tracing, and mitigation activities;
- disaster relief;
- medical supplies and equipment;
- personal protective equipment;
- reimbursing health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to COVID-19;
- block grants for community mental health services; and
- block grants for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
February 25, 2021
02/25/2021
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
02/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:10 PM