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This bill establishes two new research centers within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address structural racism and police violence as public health issues. The first center, the National Center on Antiracism and Health, will conduct comprehensive research on how racism impacts health, including studying policies and practices that negatively affect communities of color, examining implicit racial bias, and exploring the social determinants of health related to structural racism. The center will establish regional research centers, create a data clearinghouse, provide public education, and develop training programs for public health professionals. The second center, located within the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, will focus specifically on researching police violence, collecting data on law enforcement-related deaths and injuries, developing public health interventions to reduce police violence, and studying alternatives to traditional law enforcement responses. The bill defines key terms like "antiracism" and "antiracist" and mandates that these centers produce regular reports, collaborate with various government agencies and tribal organizations, and work to understand and eliminate racial disparities in health and public safety. Both centers are authorized to receive necessary funding to carry out their missions.

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