Bills · S 2825
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2825Health
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 tries to tackle a significant problem in the U.S.: persistent health inequities and chronic diseases, especially in communities that are often overlooked. Many people struggle to get timely and appropriate medical care due to factors like cost, lack of nearby providers, cultural barriers, or language differences. If this bill becomes law, it would provide direct funding to local groups that often have strong ties to these communities, enabling them to offer more culturally sensitive care, address social factors affecting health (like access to healthy food or safe housing), and help individuals navigate the healthcare system.
If the bill doesn't pass, these communities might continue to face the same barriers to care, potentially leading to worse health outcomes and higher costs in the long run. The bill's focus on local, trusted organizations and community health workers could make healthcare more accessible and effective for populations that have historically been left behind by traditional healthcare systems, potentially leading to healthier communities and reducing the burden of chronic diseases.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the "Health Equity Innovation Grant Program" to provide federal funding to eligible local organizations.
Creates a dedicated mechanism to fund local efforts aimed at reducing health disparities.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes grants for activities like paying for medical services, screenings, and preventive care, and expanding access to health workers and services.
Directly funds services that can improve health outcomes and access for underserved populations.
PROVISION 03
Allows funding to support community health navigators, community health workers, peer support specialists, and other health professionals with lived experiences.
Emphasizes culturally competent care and leverages trusted community members to connect people to health resources.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that only faith-based or community-based organizations in medically underserved communities or health professional shortage areas are eligible.
Directs resources to organizations best positioned to reach vulnerable populations in areas with high need.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes significant funding from fiscal year 2026 through 2030, totaling $300 million over five years.
Provides substantial financial resources to support the grant program over an extended period.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
19
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in Senate
SEP 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2825
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
Senate BillS 2825Health
Health Access Innovation Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
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