Bipartisan Health Care Act

3/14/2025, 3:38 AM
Congress
119

Number
S - 891

Introduced on
2025-03-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Ron Wyden

Cosponsors
Bernard Sanders

Variations and Revisions

3/6/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery.

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Latest Action3/6/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.