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US S104

US S104
Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021


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Introduced
01/28/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, authorizes the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a Social Determinants of Health Program. The program aims to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities by coordinating social determinants of health activities across the CDC, funding grants for state, local, and tribal health departments and organizations to address social determinants in their communities, and supporting research and technical assistance on best practices. The bill provides $50 million in annual funding from fiscal years 2021 to 2026, with at least 75% allocated for the grant programs.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 01/28/2021)

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