Senate Bill 1793
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Saving Lives Through Better Data Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1793
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Saving Lives Through Better Data Act
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take a series of actions relating to public health data systems. Among other things, the CDC must award grants to help public health departments modernize and improve their systems with respect to data collection, analysis, and reporting.
June 12, 2019
06/12/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3365)
06/12/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:33 AM