Bills · HR 5417
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5417Health
Health Access Innovation Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 16· LAST ACTION SEP 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to tackle significant health disparities that persist across the United States. Many communities, often those with lower incomes or specific ethnic backgrounds, lack adequate access to healthcare, leading to worse health outcomes and higher rates of chronic diseases. If this bill becomes law, it would provide crucial funding to local organizations that are often already trusted within these communities.
By empowering these grassroots groups, the bill could help bridge gaps in healthcare access, deliver culturally sensitive care, and address underlying social factors that contribute to poor health, like lack of healthy food or safe living conditions. Without this bill, many of these organizations might struggle to expand their services, and the communities they serve could continue to face significant barriers to receiving timely and quality healthcare.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a 'Health Equity Innovation Grant Program' within the Public Health Service Act.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream to address health disparities and chronic disease challenges.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible faith-or community-based organizations.
It directs federal resources to local, trusted entities uniquely positioned to reach underserved populations.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that grant funds can pay for medical services, screenings, preventive services, and expand access to care through diverse health workers, culturally appropriate services, and addressing social determinants of health.
This provision outlines the comprehensive types of activities the grants can support, focusing on both direct care and underlying factors of health.
PROVISION 04
Requires eligible entities to be located in a medically underserved community or a health professional shortage area and have demonstrated ability to address health disparities.
This ensures the funds are directed to areas and organizations most in need and capable of making an impact.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes specific funding amounts for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, starting at $50 million and increasing to $70 million.
This provides a clear financial commitment and scope for the program's initial years.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in House
SEP 16
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5417
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
House BillHR 5417Health
Health Access Innovation Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
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