Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023
Latest action (26 Apr 2023): Introduced
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Official summary
Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023
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 research and supporting other activities pertaining to law enforcement violence and public health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2904 do?
- Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023 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 research and supporting other activities pertaining to law enforcement violence and public health.
- Has H.R. 2904 become law?
- Not yet. As of 26 Apr 2023, H.R. 2904 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2904?
- H.R. 2904 was sponsored by Rep. Ayanna Pressley [D-MA7] (Democrat-MA), with 52 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2904?
- Introduced (26 Apr 2023).
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