House Bill 2503
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 14, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2503
Congress
117
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021
This bill establishes the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council to increase coordination among health and social service programs and provide technical assistance to increase the impact of such programs.
The council must also assist the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to award up to 25 grants to state, local, or tribal health or human services agencies for social determinants accelerator plans. These plans must address at least one health and one social outcome for a specified target population.
April 14, 2021
07/15/2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
07/15/2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/15/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/14/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/14/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:48 PM