I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6572 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2020 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mr. Cox of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To 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.

1. 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.