Bills · HR 6052
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6052Health
Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act
INTRO NOV 17· LAST ACTION NOV 17
READING
9MIN
COSPONSORS
4BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenAsthma is a serious and costly health issue in the United States, affecting millions, causing numerous hospitalizations and emergency visits, and resulting in billions of dollars in healthcare and lost productivity costs annually. This bill addresses the current gaps in asthma control, such as 21 states not receiving federal funding for asthma programs and many people not getting proper self-management training.
If this bill becomes law, it aims to improve public health by providing better education, more targeted interventions, and comprehensive data collection. This could lead to a reduction in asthma attacks, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths, particularly among disproportionately affected populations. If the bill does not pass, these disparities and the overall burden of asthma are likely to continue, with states potentially lacking the resources and coordinated strategies needed to effectively manage the disease.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The CDC would be required to collaborate with state and local health departments to provide public information and education on preventing and managing asthma.
This provision aims to empower individuals with the knowledge to better control their asthma and avoid severe episodes.
PROVISION 02
The CDC would be tasked with working with state and local health departments to develop state-specific strategic plans for asthma control, focusing on populations disproportionately affected by asthma.
This ensures tailored, local approaches to reduce the burden of asthma in communities that need it most.
PROVISION 03
The CDC would need to conduct enhanced asthma surveillance activities, collecting and annually publishing detailed data on asthma prevalence, mortality, and hospital visits, disaggregated by demographics.
This expanded data collection provides a clearer picture of asthma's impact, identifies disparities, and helps evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
78
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 2 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 17
Introduced in House
NOV 17
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6052
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 17, 2025
Last actionNov 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 17, 2025
House BillHR 6052Health
Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act
INTRODUCED NOV 17, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
