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Introduced
08/05/2020
08/05/2020
In Committee
08/05/2020
08/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Tina Smith (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Angus King (I),
Chris Murphy (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 08/05/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4440/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4440/BILLS-116s4440is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4440/BILLS-116s4440is.pdf.pdf |
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