What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 3013.
COVID-19 Vaccine Access: Transportation Support for Underserved Communities
This act aims to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines, including booster shots, for individuals in low-income, minority, and other communities where transportation is a barrier. Through grants to community organizations, citizens can expect assistance with transportation to vaccination sites, reducing missed appointments and enhancing overall healthcare access.
Key points
Grant Program: The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award grants to community organizations to remove transportation barriers to vaccine access.
Community Focus: Assistance is targeted at individuals from low-income communities, minority communities, or other areas where transportation hinders healthcare access.
Transportation Services: Grants can cover prescheduled, on-demand, and "first and last mile" transportation services to vaccination sites.
Funding Boost: Increased federal funding (up to 100%) for states to cover non-emergency transportation costs related to coronavirus vaccinations.
Status:
Expired
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