Bill Sponsor
House Bill 666
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 1, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 1, 2021
Latest Action
Feb 2, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
666
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021

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.

Among other activities, the new center must declare racism a public health crisis, collect and analyze data, and administer research and grant programs to address racism and its impact on health and well-being.

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 carry out the law enforcement violence prevention program by conducting research and supporting other activities pertaining to law enforcement violence and public health.

Text (1)
February 1, 2021
Actions (3)
02/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/01/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/01/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:59 PM