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H.R. 2904: Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 26, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Apr 26, 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

52

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Ayanna Pressley D-MA SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced3 events+12
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History

  1. Apr 26, 2023Introduced in the House by Ayanna Pressley.
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  1. Apr 28, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Apr 26, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Apr 26, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.