Coronavirus Containment Corps: Nationwide Contact Tracing and Support
This act aims to establish a nationwide program for COVID-19 contact tracing to curb the virus's spread. It provides for the hiring and training of thousands of individuals to investigate cases, trace contacts, and offer support to those in quarantine. Citizens can expect an increased presence of public health workers in their communities and new employment opportunities in these roles.
Key points
Creation of a Coronavirus Containment Corps to hire and train individuals for COVID-19 contact tracing.
Allocation of $10 billion in grants for state and local public health departments and $1 billion for Tribal organizations to implement contact tracing strategies.
Support for unemployed individuals through recruitment and training programs for Corps positions, prioritizing local community members.
Ensuring privacy of citizens' data and prohibiting health information sharing outside specified agencies.
Requirement for Corps workers to be paid no less than the prevailing wage in their work area.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_710
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Process start date: 2021-02-02