Bills · HR 1435
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1435Family servicesDisability assistance
Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 18· LAST ACTION FEB 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it ensures that a vital support system for families raising children with complex medical conditions or disabilities remains in place. These family-to-family health information centers are often a first stop for parents seeking to understand their child's condition, find appropriate services, and advocate effectively within the healthcare system.
If this bill becomes law, families will continue to benefit from personalized assistance that can improve their children's health outcomes and ease the burden on caregivers. If it doesn't pass, many vulnerable families could lose access to these critical services, potentially leading to increased stress, difficulty in accessing care, and poorer health results for children with special needs.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends federal funding for family-to-family health information centers.
This ensures that these crucial support centers can continue operating and assisting families of children with special health needs.
PROVISION 02
Allocates $6 million for the period between April 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025.
This provides immediate funding to maintain operations for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes $9 million for each federal fiscal year from 2026 through 2029.
This guarantees stable, multi-year funding, allowing centers to plan and deliver consistent services over the long term.
PROVISION 04
Amends a specific section (501(c)(1)(A)) of Title V of the Social Security Act.
This updates the legal framework that governs federal support for maternal and child health programs, including these centers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
21
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 6 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 18
Introduced in House
FEB 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1435
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Last actionFeb 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025
House BillHR 1435Family servicesDisability assistance
Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 18, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
8
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