MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressional Tri-Caucus Introduces Landmark Health Equity and Accountability Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On April 28th, 2020 at 1:00 PM ET, the Congressional Tri-Caucus and health equity advocates will hold a zoom press conference to highlight the introduction of a landmark bill, the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020, led by Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04).
The Health Equity and Accountability Act is a visionary piece of legislation that will reform our health system and improve the wellbeing of communities across the United States. This bill will help ensure that people who face health disparities or that have been historically marginalized receive the health services they need to thrive.
The Health Equity and Accountability Act has been introduced in every Congress since 2007. This legislation is more important than ever, as we see the coronavirus affect minorities and low-income communities harder. This legislation reforms policies and expands federal health care resources for racial and ethnic minorities, as well as other underserved populations who face discrimination and barriers to care due to their immigration status, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and English proficiency.
WHO:
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Lead Sponsor of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chairwoman of the Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus
Guest speakers:
Dr. Alfredo Mena Lora, Director of Infection Control at Saint Anthony Hospital, Chicago
Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS
WHEN: 1:00PM EST on Tuesday, April 28, 2020
WHERE: Zoom press call (Link will be emailed after RSVP)
RSVP: Interested media should RSVP to alex.sarabia@mail.house.gov.
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), founded in December 1976, is organized as a Congressional Member organization, governed under the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives. The CHC is dedicated to voicing and advancing, through the legislative process, issues affecting Hispanics in the United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories.