H.R. 6829

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EMPIL–DOC Act

Introduced 5/12/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5/12/2020 • House

Summary

Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act or the EMPIL-DOC Act

This bill authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others, artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests.

In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel.

Introduced in House • 5/12/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthComputers and information technologyDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationIsraelMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle East