Proposal:Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 1317
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 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.

Bill Title

Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-04-26: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
• 2023-04-26: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

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