HEARD Act of 2025
3/19/2025, 3:17 PMSummary of Bill HR 1750
Bill 119 HR 1750, also known as the "Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Act of 2021," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase funding for research on rare diseases and conditions that disproportionately impact minority populations. The bill seeks to address the disparities in healthcare outcomes and access faced by minority communities by investing in research that specifically targets these populations.The proposed legislation would allocate additional resources to support research on rare diseases and conditions that have a higher prevalence among minority groups. By focusing on these specific health issues, the bill aims to improve the understanding of these diseases and develop more effective treatments and interventions for affected individuals.
In addition to funding research on rare diseases, the bill also includes provisions to support initiatives that aim to reduce health disparities among minority populations. This includes efforts to improve access to healthcare services, promote health education and awareness, and address social determinants of health that contribute to disparities in healthcare outcomes. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1750 seeks to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by minority populations by increasing investments in research and initiatives that target rare diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect these communities. By prioritizing the health needs of minority populations, the bill aims to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in healthcare access and quality.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1750
Bill HR 1750 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1750 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1750's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 27, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1750
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1750
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1750
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for greater investments in research on rare diseases and conditions disproportionately affecting minority populations, and for other purposes.To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for greater investments in research on rare diseases and conditions disproportionately affecting minority populations, and for other purposes.Comments
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