HR 6561
116th Congress
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Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020
Introduced: April 21, 2020
Introduced by:
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
Democratic
· California
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Became law
Apr 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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