Bills · HR 2884
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2884Law enforcement administration and fundingFederal-Indian relations
Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025
INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION APR 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would direct federal resources towards explicitly studying how racism impacts health in the United States. While many public health discussions acknowledge health disparities between racial groups, this bill would focus on "structural racism" and "police violence" as specific public health concerns requiring dedicated research and intervention efforts. If passed, it could lead to new policies and practices aimed at creating more equitable health outcomes.
If the bill doesn't become law, research and funding for these specific areas might continue to be scattered or less prioritized within existing public health frameworks. This bill's passage would mean a federal commitment to understanding and addressing racism's role in health from a centralized, dedicated center, potentially shifting how health issues are understood and tackled across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a "National Center on Antiracism and Health" within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This creates a dedicated federal entity specifically focused on the intersection of racism and public health.
PROVISION 02
Declares racism a public health crisis and directs the Center to conduct research into the public health impacts of structural racism and police violence.
This officially recognizes racism as a critical public health issue at the federal level and mandates scientific investigation into its mechanisms and solutions.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes the Center to award noncompetitive grants and cooperative agreements to public and non-profit entities for antiracism research and data collection.
This provides funding to support external organizations in conducting vital research and gathering data on health disparities related to racism.
PROVISION 04
Requires the establishment of at least three regional centers of excellence, located in racial and ethnic minority communities, to research antiracism in health.
This ensures localized, community-based expertise and research directly addressing health inequities in specific populations.
PROVISION 05
Mandates a public clearinghouse for comprehensive, disaggregated data on health disparities, ensuring individual privacy protection.
This centralizes and makes publicly available data necessary for understanding and addressing the complex impacts of racism on health.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 24
D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
42
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 24 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in House
APR 10
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2884
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
House BillHR 2884Law enforcement administration and fundingFederal-Indian relations
Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
24
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