HR 6924
At-Home Testing Prize Competitions Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to hold prize competitions aimed at encouraging research into at-home COVID-19 tests. These competitions will be conducted in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop testing standards and validation protocols. The goal is to incentivize innovation and improve access to rapid, home-based testing for detecting current COVID-19 infections. This approach leverages the effectiveness of prize competitions to drive advancements in diagnostic technology.
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Primary sponsor
Donald S., Jr. Beyer
Cosponsors
Anthony Gonzalez
Sheila Jackson Lee
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