Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID–19 Act of 2021
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Latest action (31 Mar 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
What this bill does
The Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021, if passed, would require federal health agencies like the CDC and CMS to collect and publicly share daily data on COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccinations, and outcomes. This data would need to be broken down by demographic factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, age, primary language, socioeconomic status, and disability status. The bill also calls for the establishment of a Commission on Ensuring Data for Health Equity to study how data can be used to reduce health disparities and recommend improvements for data collection in future public health emergencies.
This bill would primarily affect federal health agencies, public health departments, and, by extension, the public who would have access to more detailed information about COVID-19's impact on various demographic groups. The Indian Health Service would specifically be required to consult with tribal nations on data collection. The bill also proposes funding for data collection efforts.
H.R. 1370 was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2021. It has been referred to committees for consideration. If it moves forward, it would need to be passed by the House and then by the Senate before being sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Official summary
Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021
This bill expands data collection and reporting on demographic information and disparities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
During the COVID-19 emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must publish data on COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccinations, and outcomes on the CDC website. They must update the data daily and disaggregate it by race, ethnicity, and other demographic factors.
In addition, the Indian Health Service must consult with tribal nations about COVID-19 data collection and reporting.
The Department of Health and Human Services must make a summary of final statistics related to COVID-19 publicly available and report specified information to Congress within 60 days of the end of the COVID-19 emergency.
The bill also establishes the Commission on Ensuring Data for Health Equity. The commission must determine approaches to using data to reduce disparities in health outcomes, including specifically with respect to COVID-19. In addition, it must provide recommendations to improve demographic data collection and use in future public health emergencies.
Timeline
31 Mar 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1370 do?
- The Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021, if passed, would require federal health agencies like the CDC and CMS to collect and publicly share daily data on COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccinations, and outcomes. This data would need to be broken down by demographic factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, age, primary language, socioeconomic status, and disability status. The bill also calls for the establishment of a Commission on Ensuring Data for Health Equity to study how data can be used to reduce health disparities and recommend improvements for data collection in future public health emergencies. This bill would primarily affect federal health agencies, public health departments, and, by extension, the public who would have access to more detailed information about COVID-19's impact on various demographic groups. The Indian Health Service would specifically be required to consult with tribal nations on data collection. The bill also proposes funding for data collection efforts. H.R. 1370 was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2021. It has been referred to committees for consideration. If it moves forward, it would need to be passed by the House and then by the Senate before being sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 1370 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1370. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1370?
- H.R. 1370 was sponsored by Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), with 27 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1370?
- Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. (31 Mar 2021).
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