Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Apr 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The "Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023" would establish a National Center on Antiracism and Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This center would be tasked with declaring racism a public health crisis, collecting and analyzing data on its health impacts, and administering research and grant programs. Additionally, it would create a law enforcement violence prevention program within the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, in coordination with the Department of Justice.
This bill would affect how public health issues related to racism and law enforcement violence are studied and addressed by federal health agencies. The new center and program would conduct research, collect data, and award grants to further understanding and develop interventions. The legislation would specifically fund activities that examine the health impacts of structural racism, police brutality, and violence.
The bill, S. 1317, was introduced in the Senate on April 26, 2023. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President.
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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.
Timeline
26 Apr 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 1317 do?
- The "Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023" would establish a National Center on Antiracism and Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This center would be tasked with declaring racism a public health crisis, collecting and analyzing data on its health impacts, and administering research and grant programs. Additionally, it would create a law enforcement violence prevention program within the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, in coordination with the Department of Justice. This bill would affect how public health issues related to racism and law enforcement violence are studied and addressed by federal health agencies. The new center and program would conduct research, collect data, and award grants to further understanding and develop interventions. The legislation would specifically fund activities that examine the health impacts of structural racism, police brutality, and violence. The bill, S. 1317, was introduced in the Senate on April 26, 2023. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President.
- Has S. 1317 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1317. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1317?
- S. 1317 was sponsored by Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1317?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (26 Apr 2023).
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