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US S4440

US S4440
Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020


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Introduced
08/05/2020
In Committee
08/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to authorize the Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a program to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities by, for example, coordinating activities across the CDC. As part of the program, the CDC must award grants to eligible organizations to build capacity to address social determinants of health. The CDC shall provide for an independent evaluation of certain grants and report findings to Congress.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a program to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities by coordinating activities across the CDC, awarding grants to eligible organizations to build capacity to address social determinants of health, and providing for an independent evaluation of certain grants. The bill defines social determinants of health as the conditions in the environments in which people live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect their health, functioning, and quality of life. It prioritizes funding for organizations serving communities with significant unmet health and social needs, with a set-aside for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 08/05/2020)

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