H.R. 6637 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
H.R. 6637 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 28, 2020, sponsored by Jesús G. "Chuy" García with 106 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 106
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and others to undertake efforts to reduce health disparities. For example, the bill (1) requires more detailed reporting of demographic and health disparities data, (2) directs certain components of HHS to support health workforce diversity, and (3) increases access to culturally and linguistically appropriate healt…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 106 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. (Jul 9, 2020)
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