US HB1268 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 22-0)
Status: Introduced on February 23 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-02-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 23 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-02-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes a program to disseminate information about COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccinations. To carry out this program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must award grants to health departments and certain nonprofits. In awarding the grants, the CDC must coordinate with the Office of Minority Health and, as appropriate, other federal partners.
Title
Building COVID–19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021
Sponsors
| Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D-NY] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D-GU] |
| Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Dwight Evans [D-PA] | Rep. Adriano Espaillat [D-NY] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
| Rep. Jahana Hayes [D-CT] | Rep. Mondaire Jones [D-NY] | Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] | Rep. Ritchie Torres [D-NY] |
| Rep. Bonnie Coleman [D-NJ] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] | Rep. Marilyn Strickland [D-WA] | Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon [D-PA] |
| Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux [D-GA] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Salud Carbajal [D-CA] |
| Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-24 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2021-02-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2021-02-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Health
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Licensing and registrations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Health
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Licensing and registrations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1268/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1268/BILLS-117hr1268ih.pdf |
