Research on adverse health effects associated with interactions with law enforcement

(a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (established pursuant to section 1707A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u–6a)) (in this section referred to as the Secretary), shall conduct research on the adverse health effects associated with interactions with law enforcement. (b) Effects among racial and ethnic minorities The research under subsection (a) shall include research on— (1) the health consequences, both individual and community-wide, of trauma related to violence committed by law enforcement among racial and ethnic minorities; and (2) the disproportionate burden of morbidity and mortality associated with such trauma. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) complete the research under this section; and (2) submit to the Congress a report on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations resulting from such research.