S-2986 : Still Just a Bill

Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019

This bill establishes the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council and provides funds for the council to (1) assist the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in awarding specified grants, (2) increase coordination among health and social service programs, and (3) provide program evaluation guidance and technical assistance to increase the impact of social service programs. Specifically, the bill provides funds for HHS to award up to 25 grants to state, local, or tribal health or human services agencies for the development of social determinants accelerator plans that address at least one health and one social outcome for a specified target population.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-12-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2019-12-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
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  • Congressional oversight
  • Appropriations
  • Medicaid
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health care quality
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • State and local government operations
  • Advisory bodies
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Community life and organization
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Intergovernmental relations

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