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Congressional Research Service
Version 53 · Passed House · Nov 30, 2021
Social Determinants of Health Data Analysis Act of 2021
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services to address social determinants of health, including how data collection about social determinants of health complies with relevant privacy laws.
Social determinants of health are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, such as income, educational attainment, and place of residence.
People & committees
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] · R–TX
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 28 (Roll no. 387). (text: CR H6696)
House roll call 387 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 28 (Roll no. 387).(text: CR H6696)
House roll call 387 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6697-6698)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4026.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6696-6697)
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 134.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-184.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-184.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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