A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health, and for other purposes.

12/12/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 5474, also known as the "Social Determinants of Health Interagency Council Act," aims to make changes to title XI of the Social Security Act. The main goal of this bill is to create an interagency council that focuses on addressing social determinants of health.

The bill proposes the establishment of an interagency council that will bring together various government agencies to collaborate on strategies to improve social determinants of health. These determinants include factors such as housing, education, employment, and access to healthcare, which can greatly impact an individual's overall health and well-being.

The council will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs that address social determinants of health, with the ultimate goal of reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes for all Americans. Additionally, the council will be required to submit annual reports to Congress on its activities and progress. Overall, Bill 118 s 5474 seeks to prioritize the importance of addressing social determinants of health in order to create a healthier and more equitable society for all individuals.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5474

Introduced on
2024-12-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 5474, also known as the "Social Determinants of Health Interagency Council Act," aims to make changes to title XI of the Social Security Act. The main goal of this bill is to create an interagency council that focuses on addressing social determinants of health.

The bill proposes the establishment of an interagency council that will bring together various government agencies to collaborate on strategies to improve social determinants of health. These determinants include factors such as housing, education, employment, and access to healthcare, which can greatly impact an individual's overall health and well-being.

The council will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs that address social determinants of health, with the ultimate goal of reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes for all Americans. Additionally, the council will be required to submit annual reports to Congress on its activities and progress. Overall, Bill 118 s 5474 seeks to prioritize the importance of addressing social determinants of health in order to create a healthier and more equitable society for all individuals.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Bellamy Dickson
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I don't really understand this bill, but it sounds like it could be bad for me. I hope it doesn't mess things up too much. Did you know that this bill could impact how healthcare is provided to those in need?

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/11/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.