To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to hospital infrastructure.

1/11/2023, 1:48 PM

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and makes changes to a grant program for constructing and modernizing health care facilities, including by prioritizing projects that address public health emergency preparedness or cybersecurity.

Bill 117 hr 1846, also known as the Hospital Infrastructure Improvement Act, is a proposed amendment to the Public Health Service Act that aims to address the infrastructure needs of hospitals in the United States. The bill seeks to improve the physical facilities and equipment of hospitals to ensure that they are able to provide high-quality care to patients.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions for funding to support the construction, renovation, and modernization of hospital facilities. It also includes measures to improve the safety and efficiency of hospital infrastructure, such as upgrading technology and equipment to meet current standards.

Additionally, the bill aims to address disparities in hospital infrastructure across different regions and communities, with a focus on ensuring that underserved areas have access to the resources they need to provide quality care. Overall, the Hospital Infrastructure Improvement Act is designed to support hospitals in meeting the evolving needs of patients and healthcare providers, and to ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality healthcare services.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 1846

Introduced on
2021-03-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/11/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and makes changes to a grant program for constructing and modernizing health care facilities, including by prioritizing projects that address public health emergency preparedness or cybersecurity.

Bill 117 hr 1846, also known as the Hospital Infrastructure Improvement Act, is a proposed amendment to the Public Health Service Act that aims to address the infrastructure needs of hospitals in the United States. The bill seeks to improve the physical facilities and equipment of hospitals to ensure that they are able to provide high-quality care to patients.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions for funding to support the construction, renovation, and modernization of hospital facilities. It also includes measures to improve the safety and efficiency of hospital infrastructure, such as upgrading technology and equipment to meet current standards.

Additionally, the bill aims to address disparities in hospital infrastructure across different regions and communities, with a focus on ensuring that underserved areas have access to the resources they need to provide quality care. Overall, the Hospital Infrastructure Improvement Act is designed to support hospitals in meeting the evolving needs of patients and healthcare providers, and to ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality healthcare services.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to hospital infrastructure.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Building construction
Buy American requirements
Computer security and identity theft
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Metals

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/15/2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and makes changes to a grant program for constructing and modernizing health care facilities, including by prioritizing projects that address public health emergency preparedness or cybersecurity.


Latest Action3/12/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.