To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to health care providers to enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients.

2/5/2025, 9:06 AM

Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers for security services and other expenses related to physical security and cybersecurity.

Bill 119 hr 612, also known as the "Health Care Security Enhancement Act," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to provide grants to health care providers for the purpose of improving the physical and cyber security of their facilities, staff, and patients.

The bill recognizes the importance of ensuring the safety and security of health care facilities, especially in light of increasing threats to both physical and cyber security. By providing grants to health care providers, the bill seeks to enhance their ability to protect themselves, their employees, and their patients from potential security risks.

The grants authorized by the bill can be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to improving physical security measures such as installing security cameras, alarms, and access control systems, as well as enhancing cyber security measures to protect against data breaches and cyber attacks. Overall, the Health Care Security Enhancement Act aims to strengthen the security of health care facilities in order to ensure the safety and well-being of both staff and patients.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 612

Introduced on
2025-01-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers for security services and other expenses related to physical security and cybersecurity.

Bill 119 hr 612, also known as the "Health Care Security Enhancement Act," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to provide grants to health care providers for the purpose of improving the physical and cyber security of their facilities, staff, and patients.

The bill recognizes the importance of ensuring the safety and security of health care facilities, especially in light of increasing threats to both physical and cyber security. By providing grants to health care providers, the bill seeks to enhance their ability to protect themselves, their employees, and their patients from potential security risks.

The grants authorized by the bill can be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to improving physical security measures such as installing security cameras, alarms, and access control systems, as well as enhancing cyber security measures to protect against data breaches and cyber attacks. Overall, the Health Care Security Enhancement Act aims to strengthen the security of health care facilities in order to ensure the safety and well-being of both staff and patients.
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Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to health care providers to enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients.

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Latest Summary3/25/2025

Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers for security services and other expenses related to physical security and cyb...


Latest Action1/22/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.