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US S2986

US S2986
Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019


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Introduced
12/05/2019
In Committee
12/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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