S-1793 : Still Just a Bill

Saving Lives Through Better Data Act

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take a series of actions relating to public health data systems. Among other things, the CDC must award grants to help public health departments modernize and improve their systems with respect to data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-12IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3365)Senate
2019-06-12IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Public-private cooperation

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