Proposal:AHEAD Act of 2020

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 7510
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Assimilating Health and Equity Assessments into Decision-making of 2020 or AHEAD Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (National Academies) to study, and make certain recommendations concerning, the use of health impact assessments or other tools to evaluate the effect of proposed federal legislation on health and health disparities.

When developing recommendations to incorporate these tools into the federal legislative process, the National Academies must consult with the Government Accountability Office, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Congressional Research Service.

Bill Title

AHEAD Act of 2020

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-07-09: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2020-07-09: Introduced in House
• 2020-07-09: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.