To establish a pilot program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support local jurisdictions in developing neighborhood-level, publicly accessible health data platforms, to establish a National Neighborhood Health Data Repository, and for other purposes.

# HR 7717 Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create a pilot program helping local communities build publicly accessible health data platforms at the neighborhood level. It would also establish a national database to collect and organize this neighborhood health information. The goal is to make detailed health data more transparent and available to the public, rather than keeping it at only state or national levels. **Who It Affects:** Local governments and health departments would be the primary implementers, using CDC support to develop their data systems.

Residents, community organizations, and public health advocates would benefit from easier access to neighborhood-specific health information that could help identify local health problems and track progress on health issues. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. No major provisions have been substantially modified, as the bill remains in the early legislative stage.