Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 5, 2020)
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 just happenedAug 5, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateAug 5, 2020
- Aug 5, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Aug 5, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate