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Assessing Laws' Impact on Public Health Outcomes

This act aims to study how new laws, even those not directly related to healthcare, might affect public health and health disparities. This will allow future government decisions to better consider these aspects, potentially leading to a healthier society and reduced healthcare inequalities.
Key points
Mandates a study on the health impacts of proposed legislation, including for vulnerable populations.
Develops recommendations for integrating health impact assessments into the federal legislative process.
A report from the study will help policymakers understand the health consequences of new laws.
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Print number: 117_HR_9400
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2022-12-01