Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID–19 Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Mar 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021 would require federal health agencies, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to collect and publish detailed demographic data on COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccinations. This data would need to be updated daily and broken down by race, ethnicity, and other demographic factors. The bill also proposes the creation of a Commission on Ensuring Data for Health Equity to study how to use data to reduce health disparities and improve data collection for future public health emergencies.
This bill would affect individuals who are tested for, treated for, or vaccinated against COVID-19 by ensuring that data reflecting their demographic backgrounds is collected and made public. It also directs the Indian Health Service to consult with tribal nations on data collection and reporting. The Department of Health and Human Services would be required to provide a summary of final COVID-19 statistics and a report to Congress after the public health emergency ends.
As of March 1, 2021, S. 512 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This means it has begun the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would typically need to be considered and passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President.
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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
1 Mar 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 512 do?
- The Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021 would require federal health agencies, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to collect and publish detailed demographic data on COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccinations. This data would need to be updated daily and broken down by race, ethnicity, and other demographic factors. The bill also proposes the creation of a Commission on Ensuring Data for Health Equity to study how to use data to reduce health disparities and improve data collection for future public health emergencies. This bill would affect individuals who are tested for, treated for, or vaccinated against COVID-19 by ensuring that data reflecting their demographic backgrounds is collected and made public. It also directs the Indian Health Service to consult with tribal nations on data collection and reporting. The Department of Health and Human Services would be required to provide a summary of final COVID-19 statistics and a report to Congress after the public health emergency ends. As of March 1, 2021, S. 512 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This means it has begun the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would typically need to be considered and passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President.
- Has S. 512 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 512. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 512?
- S. 512 was sponsored by Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 512?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (1 Mar 2021).
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