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S 4575118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Evidence-Informed Health Promotion Act

Policy Area: Social Welfare
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 18, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Evidence-Informed Health Promotion Act (S.4575) was a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at advancing health promotion efforts based on evidence-based practices. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions but did not progress further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions. The bill falls under the Social Welfare policy area and appears to focus on improving public health outcomes through informed health promotion strategies.

Bottom Line

S.4575 sought to promote health initiatives grounded in evidence but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, restricting detailed content analysis.
  • The bill is categorized under Social Welfare, indicating a focus on public health promotion.
Who Benefits?

['Public health agencies', 'Healthcare providers', 'Communities targeted by health promotion programs', 'Organizations involved in health education and promotion']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and funding mechanisms.', 'Unclear oversight and enforcement provisions due to missing detailed bill text.', 'Potential challenges in measuring effectiveness and accountability of evidence-informed health promotion efforts.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced and referred to a relevant Senate committee but did not advance further, resulting in its failure or expiration. It was considered within the broader context of social welfare and public health policy during the 118th Congress. The absence of further legislative action suggests limited momentum or prioritization in this session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could have encouraged the adoption of evidence-based health promotion practices, potentially improving public health outcomes.', 'May have influenced funding priorities or program development within health agencies focusing on social welfare.', 'Could have set precedents for integrating research evidence into health policy decisions.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's scope and provisions. This lack of information poses challenges for oversight and informed public discourse. Future legislative proposals would benefit from complete and accessible documentation to facilitate comprehensive analysis and accountability.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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