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H.R. 6300

Referred to Committee

Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020

Introduced 3/19/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

3/19/2020 • House

Summary

Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020

This bill requires state long-term care ombudsmen to have continuing access to residents of long-term care facilities during any portion of the public health emergency related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in order to investigate and resolve complaints and otherwise assist such residents in protecting their health, safety, welfare, and rights.

Introduced in House • 3/19/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
AgingCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth facilities and institutionsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careState and local government operations

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

Democrat • OR-1

Sponsored 3/19/2020

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6]

R-TX-6

Joined 3/19/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 19, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Introduced in House3/19/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1