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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6310IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 19, 2020Mr. Pocan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo require the Secretary of Defense to make testing for the coronavirus disease 19 available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility.

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Testing for COVID-19 for certain members of the Armed Forces

(a)

In general

Not later than 7 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall make testing for the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility.(b)

Report on policies and protocols

Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report setting forth any formal policies or protocols provided to members of the Armed Forces regarding how to be tested for the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19).(c)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.