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Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 7:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3039

Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council and a grant program to address social determinants of health. These are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, such as income, educational attainment, and place of residence.

Specifically, the bill establishes the council, comprised of federal and nonfederal members, to increase coordination among health and social service programs and provide technical assistance to increase the impact of such programs.

In consultation with the council, the Department of Health and Human Services must award up to 25 grants to state, tribal, territorial, or local health agencies, certain nongovernmental entities, or consortia of entities (which must include a health agency) for social determinants accelerator plans. These plans must address at least one health and one social outcome for a specified target population.

Current Status of Bill S 3039

Bill S 3039 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 21, 2021. Bill S 3039 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on October 21, 2021.  Bill S 3039's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of October 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3039

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3039

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3039

Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021
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.
Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021

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