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PACE Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3085

The PACE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3085, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a program to improve access to palliative care services for individuals with serious illnesses.

The bill aims to address the growing need for palliative care services in the United States, particularly for individuals with serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Palliative care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, with the goal of improving quality of life for patients and their families.

If passed, the PACE Act would establish a program to expand access to palliative care services, improve training for healthcare providers in palliative care, and increase public awareness of the benefits of palliative care. The bill also includes provisions to support research on palliative care and to ensure that palliative care services are integrated into the broader healthcare system. Overall, the PACE Act seeks to improve the quality of care for individuals with serious illnesses and to ensure that they receive the support and services they need to live as comfortably and as fully as possible. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of many Americans facing serious illnesses.

Current Status of Bill S 3085

Bill S 3085 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 19, 2023. Bill S 3085 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 19, 2023.  Bill S 3085's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of October 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3085

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
1
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3085

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3085

PACE Act
PACE Act
Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act
A bill to establish a program for purposes of carrying out programs to prevent adverse childhood experiences and promoting positive childhood experiences, and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct studies, evaluations, and research to address adverse childhood experiences, including through the promotion of positive childhood experiences.

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