HR 6638
Reducing COVID–19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act
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This bill, the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act, aims to increase funding for several key agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services to address health disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it boosts funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and various Offices of Minority Health across multiple agencies. The goal is to improve public health efforts and reduce inequities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly among minority populations.
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
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