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COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness for High-Risk Individuals

This act aims to support COVID-19 prevention and treatment activities, especially for individuals with conditions increasing severe illness risk. It provides grants to healthcare facilities and community organizations for testing, guidance, and awareness campaigns. This means citizens with chronic conditions can expect better access to information and care.
Key points
Access to Testing and Guidance: Healthcare facilities and community organizations will receive funds for screenings, diagnostic testing, and guidance on COVID-19 prevention and treatment.
Support for High-Risk Individuals: Priority support for individuals with asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, obesity, and other conditions increasing severe COVID-19 risk.
Awareness Campaigns: Funds for campaigns to increase awareness of the link between chronic conditions and COVID-19 risk, and to promote vaccinations.
Funding: $2 billion authorized for prevention and treatment activities, and $120 million for awareness campaigns for fiscal years 2021-2022.
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Print number: 117_HR_173
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_173.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Access to Testing and Guidance: Healthcare facilities and community organizations will receive funds for screenings, diagnostic testing, and guidance on COVID-19 prevention and treatment.
  • Support for High-Risk Individuals: Priority support for individuals with asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, obesity, and other conditions increasing severe COVID-19 risk.
  • Awareness Campaigns: Funds for campaigns to increase awareness of the link between chronic conditions and COVID-19 risk, and to promote vaccinations.
  • Funding: $2 billion authorized for prevention and treatment activities, and $120 million for awareness campaigns for fiscal years 2021-2022.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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