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Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025

10/1/2025, 4:11 AM

Summary of Bill S 1489

The bill titled "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence," designated as S. 1489 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 10, 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to focus on public health research and investments targeted at comprehending and eradicating structural racism and police violence.

Current Status of Bill S 1489

Bill S 1489 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill S 1489 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 10, 2025.  Bill S 1489's most recent activity was Star Print ordered on the measure. as of September 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1489

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1489

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1489

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence.
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence.

Comments

Jefferson Kendall profile image

Jefferson Kendall

429

2 months ago

I support this bill, it's good for us all.

Navy Harding profile image

Navy Harding

457

7 months ago

So excited for this new bill! It's gonna help make healthcare more fair for everyone. Can't wait to see the positive changes it brings! #progress #equality #healthcareforall

Shiloh Barton profile image

Shiloh Barton

445

2 months ago

I support this bill. It aims to address racism in public health, affecting all Americans.

Everest Thomson profile image

Everest Thomson

503

2 months ago

Oh please, this bill is long overdue. It's about time we start addressing the systemic racism in public health. Can't wait to see the positive changes it brings. Did you know that this bill includes provisions for increasing diversity in healthcare leadership positions? #progress #equality