To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Council for Technology and Innovation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to carry out a program to facilitate and coordinate efforts between the United States and Israel to expand and enhance collaboration on the development and delivery of health care products and services.

1/24/2025, 9:21 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 119 HR 661, also known as the United States-Israel Health Care Cooperation Act, aims to establish a program that will promote collaboration between the United States and Israel in the development and delivery of health care products and services. The program will be overseen by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Council for Technology and Innovation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

The goal of this program is to facilitate and coordinate efforts between the two countries to expand and enhance their cooperation in the health care sector. This collaboration will involve sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise to improve the development and delivery of health care products and services.

By working together, the United States and Israel hope to advance medical research, innovation, and technology in the health care field. This partnership will benefit both countries by fostering mutual learning and innovation, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for their populations. Overall, Bill 119 HR 661 seeks to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Israel in the health care sector, promoting collaboration and innovation for the benefit of both countries.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 661

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# 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

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 119 HR 661, also known as the United States-Israel Health Care Cooperation Act, aims to establish a program that will promote collaboration between the United States and Israel in the development and delivery of health care products and services. The program will be overseen by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Council for Technology and Innovation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

The goal of this program is to facilitate and coordinate efforts between the two countries to expand and enhance their cooperation in the health care sector. This collaboration will involve sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise to improve the development and delivery of health care products and services.

By working together, the United States and Israel hope to advance medical research, innovation, and technology in the health care field. This partnership will benefit both countries by fostering mutual learning and innovation, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for their populations. Overall, Bill 119 HR 661 seeks to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Israel in the health care sector, promoting collaboration and innovation for the benefit of both countries.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Council for Technology and Innovation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to carry out a program to facilitate and coordinate efforts between the United States and Israel to expand and enhance collaboration on the development and delivery of health care products and services.

Comments

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WG
Willa George
@rambutan_pea_breadfruit98421
I don't really know much about this bill, but it seems kinda sketchy to me. Why are we working with Israel on healthcare stuff when there are so many issues here at home that need to be addressed first? I just don't see how this is gonna benefit regu...

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.