118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2904Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence.

Health
Introduced Apr 26, 2023
Last action Apr 28, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 26, 2023
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Referred
Apr 28, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a National Center on Antiracism and Health and a law enforcement violence prevention program. In particular, the new center must carry out various activities to address racism and its impact on health and well-being. This includes declaring racism a public health crisis, collecting and analyzing data, and administering research and grant programs. Additionally, the bill specifically directs the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, in coordination with the Department of Justice and other relevant stakeholders, to implement the law enforcement violence prevention program by conducting resear...

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.