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COVID-19 Support for Medically Underserved and Native American Communities

This act allocates $8.4 billion to combat COVID-19 in medically underserved communities and among Native Americans. These funds aim to provide testing, vaccines, protective equipment, and social support to safeguard the health and safety of individuals in the most vulnerable communities.
Key points
$8 billion for COVID-19 prevention, preparedness, and response programs in medically underserved communities, including testing, vaccinations, and public awareness campaigns.
$400 million for the Indian Health Service for comprehensive COVID-19 programs for Indian Tribes and Urban Indian organizations.
Establishes personal data protection measures for information collected during contact tracing to ensure individual privacy.
Programs will be implemented by faith-based, community, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions, with an emphasis on hiring individuals with experience in these communities.
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Print number: 117_S_783
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID Community Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_783.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • $8 billion for COVID-19 prevention, preparedness, and response programs in medically underserved communities, including testing, vaccinations, and public awareness campaigns.
  • $400 million for the Indian Health Service for comprehensive COVID-19 programs for Indian Tribes and Urban Indian organizations.
  • Establishes personal data protection measures for information collected during contact tracing to ensure individual privacy.
  • Programs will be implemented by faith-based, community, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions, with an emphasis on hiring individuals with experience in these communities.
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 Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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