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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6572IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 21, 2020Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mr. Cox of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to carry out a national campaign to increase awareness and knowledge of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 public awareness campaign

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with other offices and agencies, as appropriate, shall award competitive grants or contracts to one or more public or private entities to carry out a national campaign that is multilingual and culturally competent and based on available scientific evidence to increase awareness and knowledge of COVID-19, including reducing stigma associated with COVID-19 and improving information on the availability of diagnostic testing and other related services at community health centers.