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Introduced
12/05/2019
12/05/2019
In Committee
12/05/2019
12/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Establishes the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council and provides funds for the council to (1) assist the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in awarding specified grants, (2) increase coordination among health and social service programs, and (3) provide program evaluation guidance and technical assistance to increase the impact of social service programs. Specifically, the bill provides funds for HHS to award up to 25 grants to state, local, or tribal health or human services agencies for the development of social determinants accelerator plans that address at least one health and one social outcome for a specified target population.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council, which will assist the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in awarding grants to state, local, or tribal health/human services agencies to develop plans that address social determinants of health and improve health and social outcomes for target populations. The council will also help coordinate health and social service programs, provide program evaluation guidance, and offer technical assistance to increase the impact of social service programs. The bill provides $20 million in funding for the grants, with at least 20% reserved for rural populations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 12/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2986/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2986/BILLS-116s2986is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2986/BILLS-116s2986is.pdf.pdf |
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