Purpose and Summary
Chamber: Senate
Introduced date: 2025-03-06
Bill 119 s 891, also known as the "Health Care Extension and Improvement Act," is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress...
. The main purpose of this bill is to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery in the United States. Some of the key provisions of the bill include extending funding for important health programs that are set to expire, such as Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This extension is aimed at ensuring that individuals and families continue to have access to affordable health care services. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve health care delivery in the US. This includes provisions to increase access to telehealth services, which have become increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also aims to address disparities in health care access and outcomes, particularly for marginalized communities. Overall, Bill 119 s 891 seeks to strengthen the US health care system by extending important health provisions and implementing measures to improve health care delivery. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to ensure that all Americans have access to quality health care services.
Recent Activity
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Alternative Names
A bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery.
A bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery.
Bipartisan Health Care Act
Bipartisan Health Care Act
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
A bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery.
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Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act of 2025
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Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025
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Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
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LIVE Beneficiaries Act
CAREER Act of 2025
OPTN Fee Collection Authority Act
Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
LIVE Beneficiaries Act
Medicaid Program Improvement Act
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act
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PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025
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Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025
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Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Sponsors and Supporters
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Committees and Subcommittees
Finance Committee
Variations and Revisions