Bipartisan Health Care Act
3/21/2025, 5:31 PMSummary of Bill S 891
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 891
Bill S 891 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 891 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025. Bill S 891's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 6, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 891
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
8Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 891
Primary Policy Focus
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A bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery.A bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery.Comments
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