The Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2024 establishes a federal interagency council to coordinate efforts among multiple government agencies to address social determinants of health, which are the non-medical factors like housing, food access, and transportation that affect health outcomes. The council will include representatives from agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Labor, along with state and local government officials, to provide technical assistance and develop strategies that improve health outcomes while reducing costs. The bill authorizes up to 25 competitive grants totaling at least $10 million annually through 2029 to states, local governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to design and implement innovative health and social service programs in underserved communities, with at least 20 percent of funding reserved for rural areas. Grantees must develop comprehensive plans that coordinate services across multiple sectors and undergo independent evaluation to measure their impact on health outcomes and cost-effectiveness. The council must submit annual reports to Congress detailing its activities, grant recipients' progress, and barriers that federal agencies need to address.
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