H.R.2884 - Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2884, the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025, proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act. It aims to address structural racism and police violence through public health research and investment. The bill establishes a National Center on Antiracism and Health within the CDC and a law enforcement violence prevention program within the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
Expected Effects
The bill would lead to increased research and data collection on the public health impacts of racism and police violence. It would also fund interventions and programs aimed at dismantling structural racism and reducing police brutality. The establishment of regional centers of excellence and a data clearinghouse would further support these efforts.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced understanding of the public health impacts of structural racism and police violence.
- Development and implementation of antiracist public health interventions.
- Improved data collection and analysis related to racial disparities in health outcomes.
- Increased funding for research and community-based programs addressing these issues.
- Promotion of a national conversation on racism and its impact on health and well-being.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased government spending and expansion of federal programs.
- Concerns about the definition and application of "antiracism" and "racial equity".
- Possible challenges in data collection and privacy protection.
- Risk of political polarization and ideological conflicts surrounding the implementation of the Act.
- Potential for unintended consequences or ineffective interventions.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill's focus on public health and social welfare aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution's preamble. However, some may argue that the specific focus on race and the establishment of federal programs could raise concerns about federal overreach and potential equal protection issues under the Fourteenth Amendment. The First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech could also be implicated if the government's definition and promotion of "antiracism" is perceived as infringing on protected expression.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).