LGBT Pride Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Jul 2016): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The LGBT Pride Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to improve data collection related to violent deaths. Specifically, it would direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take steps to increase the frequency of collecting information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of deceased individuals within the National Violent Death Reporting System. The bill also authorizes $25 million for fiscal year 2018 to expand the participation of all states in this reporting system.
This legislation affects how data is collected on violent deaths. The National Violent Death Reporting System would be updated to include information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of deceased individuals. The bill clarifies that this data collection would only apply to deceased individuals within this specific reporting system and would maintain existing confidentiality and privacy standards.
As of its introduction on July 14, 2016, H.R. 5855 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is in its initial stages in Congress.
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Official summary
LGBT Pride Act
This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to take measures to increase the frequency of collection of information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of deceased individuals through the National Violent Death Reporting System.
The bill authorizes appropriations to expand participation in the National Violent Death Reporting System to all states.
Timeline
14 Jul 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5855 do?
- The LGBT Pride Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to improve data collection related to violent deaths. Specifically, it would direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take steps to increase the frequency of collecting information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of deceased individuals within the National Violent Death Reporting System. The bill also authorizes $25 million for fiscal year 2018 to expand the participation of all states in this reporting system. This legislation affects how data is collected on violent deaths. The National Violent Death Reporting System would be updated to include information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of deceased individuals. The bill clarifies that this data collection would only apply to deceased individuals within this specific reporting system and would maintain existing confidentiality and privacy standards. As of its introduction on July 14, 2016, H.R. 5855 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is in its initial stages in Congress.
- Has H.R. 5855 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5855. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5855?
- H.R. 5855 was sponsored by Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5855?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (14 Jul 2016).
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