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

1/11/2023, 1:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1846

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 1846

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 1846

Bill HR 1846 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2021. Bill HR 1846 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2021.  Bill HR 1846's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 12, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1846

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1846

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1846

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

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