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Congressional Research Service
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 25, 2021
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.
People & committees
Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23] · R–NY
Legislative record
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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.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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