A Democratic bill with 24 Democratic cosponsors · See all 24 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It aims to fund research and investments focused on understanding and eliminating structural racism. The bill proposes creating a National Center on Antiracism and Health within the CDC. This center would focus on identifying how racism impacts health and developing interventions to create equitable structures. Additionally, the bill establishes a law enforcement violence prevention program within the CDC. This program would research the public health impacts of police violence and brutality to find ways to reduce injury and death.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +8
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill creates a National Center dedicated to understanding and eliminating structural racism.
- Scored +7
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets structural racism and healthcare inequities.
- Scored +7
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill addresses racial and ethnic inequities in health outcomes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Creation of a National Center on Antiracism and Health: This center would aim to develop new knowledge and interventions to dismantle racism in healthcare and replace it with equitable practices (Section 3).
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Research into Social Determinants of Health: The center would study how structural racism affects factors such as poverty, housing, employment, and political participation (Section 3).
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Establishment of Regional Centers of Excellence: At least three regional centers would be established in racial and ethnic minority communities to research inequities in healthcare access and outcomes (Section 3).
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Public Education: The center would provide information and education to the public regarding the impacts of structural racism and antiracist interventions (Section 3).
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Law Enforcement Violence Prevention Program: This program would work to develop interventions to eliminate deaths, injury, trauma, and negative mental health effects resulting from police presence and interactions (Section 4).
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Study of Alternatives: The program would study alternatives to law enforcement response as a method for reducing police violence (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets structural racism and healthcare inequities. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill aims to dismantle mechanisms of racism in health systems. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses racial and ethnic inequities in health outcomes. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes mandatory Tribal consultation and respect for Tribal data sovereignty. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill addresses social determinants of health like poverty and housing.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill authorizes funding for research into structural racism and police violence. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill seeks to dismantle racism in healthcare provision to improve equitable access. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill addresses mental health effects resulting from police interactions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill creates a National Center dedicated to understanding and eliminating structural racism. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill funds research into law enforcement violence and explores alternatives to police response.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds new scientific research through the CDC.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires public data collection and report publication. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the mandate and research capabilities of the CDC. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill includes provisions to protect individual privacy in data collection.
- 8/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 22 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · New York
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey