summary
Introduced
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
In Committee
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
Crossed Over
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program supporting trauma center violence intervention and violence prevention programs, and for other pur- poses.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program within the Public Health Service Act to support trauma center violence intervention and prevention programs. The program will award grants of $250,000 to $500,000 over 3 years to eligible entities, which can include state-designated trauma centers or nonprofit organizations working with trauma centers, that serve communities with at least 100 incidents of intentional violent trauma annually. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will prioritize applicants serving high-need areas and communities in health professional shortage areas. Grant recipients must submit progress reports, and the Secretary will develop and disseminate best practices based on the findings. The bill authorizes $10 million in funding for the program from fiscal years 2022 to 2025.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/13/2021)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...