Bills · S 1489
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1489Law enforcement administration and fundingFederal-Indian relations
Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025
INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION SEP 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a dedicated federal effort to address health disparities that many believe are rooted in systemic racism. Currently, research and interventions related to racism's impact on health might be fragmented or underfunded across various agencies. If this bill becomes law, it would establish a centralized hub within the CDC with a specific mandate to study, declare, and combat racism as a public health issue.
For voters, this means federal resources would be directed towards understanding why certain racial and ethnic groups experience worse health outcomes and developing strategies to create a more equitable health system. If it doesn't become law, efforts to address these issues would likely continue at their current pace and scope, potentially without the focused attention and coordination that a dedicated center could provide. It directly addresses ongoing debates about racial equity and systemic inequalities in the United States.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new National Center on Antiracism and Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This creates a dedicated federal entity focused specifically on the public health impacts of racism and developing solutions.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Center to declare racism a public health crisis and to identify mechanisms by which racism operates in health care and other systems.
This provision formally recognizes racism as a critical public health issue and sets a clear mandate for the Center's work.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes the Center to award grants and cooperative agreements for research, data collection, and the establishment of at least three regional centers of excellence.
This would fund critical research and localized efforts to address health inequities in affected communities.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Center to establish a data clearinghouse to collect and publicly share comprehensive health data, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, language, gender, age, socioeconomic status, and disability.
This aims to provide transparent and detailed information to better understand and address specific health disparities while protecting individual privacy.
PROVISION 05
Mandates the Center to produce and publicly post reports on antiracist activities and public health practices every two years.
This ensures accountability and transparency regarding the Center's progress and newly identified effective strategies.
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D· Massachusetts
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSSEP 2
Star Print ordered on the measure.
APR 10
Introduced in Senate
APR 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1489
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionSep 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
Senate BillS 1489Law enforcement administration and fundingFederal-Indian relations
Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 2, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
4
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