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H.R. 6561

Referred to Committee

Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020

Introduced 4/21/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

4/21/2020 • House

Summary

Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a program to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities by, for example, coordinating activities across the CDC. As part of the program, the CDC must award grants to eligible organizations to build capacity to address social determinants of health. The CDC shall provide for an independent evaluation of certain grants and report findings to Congress.

Introduced in House • 4/21/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsMedical research

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (46)

Party Breakdown

46
Democrats
0
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0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

Democrat • CA-44

Sponsored 4/21/2020

Cosponsors (45)

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Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]

D-NC-1

Joined 4/21/2020

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Rep. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]

D-NM-3

Joined 4/21/2020

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Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

D-CA-29

Joined 4/21/2020

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Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

D-FL-9

Joined 4/21/2020

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Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

D-TX-18

Joined 4/21/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 21, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House4/21/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors45