Explanation of H.R. 2904
Explanation of H.R. 2904
This bill, titled the "Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to support research and investment in understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence. It includes the establishment of a National Center on Antiracism and Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address racism as a public health crisis. The bill also calls for research into the impacts of police violence, including brutality and misconduct, and the development of interventions to prevent such incidents.
The bill includes provisions such as defining terms like "antiracism" and "antiracist," conducting research on the public health impacts of structural racism and police violence, collecting and analyzing data on these topics, providing grants for research, and promoting education on the effects of racism on public health. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing racial disparities in health care and ensuring meaningful consultation with minority communities and Tribes.