hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Pilot program for local health data platforms; creates national repository.
Rep. Torres (D-NY)
In committee, no House vote yet
This bill creates a grant program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for up to 25 local health departments or governments. These grants would help them build public, neighborhood-level health data websites. It also creates a central national data repository for this information. Representative Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from New York, introduced this bill, which was then sent to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for review.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2026, by Representative Torres. It has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration. For the bill to become law, it must pass out of this committee, be voted on and passed by the full House, then pass the Senate, and finally be signed by the President.
If this bill passes, communities across the country, especially those facing health disparities, could get grants to create online platforms showing detailed health information for their neighborhoods. This would make it easier for local residents, researchers, and public health officials to access data on issues like chronic conditions, maternal health, housing, and social factors. A new national repository would also make this localized data available for broader comparison and analysis.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe this bill promotes equitable access to local health data and helps address health disparities through better planning.
Critics Say
The bill text does not specify any criticisms of this legislation.
The bill's proponents would argue it helps communities understand and address local health challenges by making critical data more accessible and comparable. It prioritizes areas with health disparities, aiming to empower them with information to improve public health outcomes. No specific opposition to the bill is outlined in the provided text.