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Combating Racism and Police Violence in Public Health

This act aims to establish a new center within the CDC to research and combat racism as a public health threat. Additionally, a program will be created to study the impact of police violence on health, helping to develop solutions to reduce negative effects on citizens.
Key points
A National Center on Antiracism and Health will be established within the CDC to research the impact of racism on health and develop strategies for its elimination.
Data on racism and its health impacts will be collected and made publicly available, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and other factors.
A law enforcement violence prevention program will be established to research the public health impacts of police actions, including brutality.
Funding is authorized for research and programs aimed at understanding and reducing the negative health consequences of racism and police violence.
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Print number: 118_HR_2904
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2023-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2904.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A National Center on Antiracism and Health will be established within the CDC to research the impact of racism on health and develop strategies for its elimination.
  • Data on racism and its health impacts will be collected and made publicly available, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and other factors.
  • A law enforcement violence prevention program will be established to research the public health impacts of police actions, including brutality.
  • Funding is authorized for research and programs aimed at understanding and reducing the negative health consequences of racism and police violence.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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