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

Summary of Bill S 5474

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.

Current Status of Bill S 5474

Bill S 5474 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2024. Bill S 5474 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 11, 2024.  Bill S 5474's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5474

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5474

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5474

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.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.
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