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A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within the specialized pediatric health care infrastructure, and for other purposes.

5/3/2024, 2:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 4238

Bill 118 s 4238, also known as the "Specialized Pediatric Infrastructure Enhancement Act," aims to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to provide grants to eligible entities for construction or modernization projects that will enhance and expand the specialized pediatric health care infrastructure.

The main goal of this legislation is to strengthen the capacity of specialized pediatric health care facilities in order to better serve children in need of medical care. By providing funding for construction and modernization projects, the bill aims to improve the quality of care and increase access to specialized pediatric services.

In addition to funding construction and modernization projects, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to enhancing the specialized pediatric health care infrastructure. These may include improving technology, expanding services, and increasing the overall capacity of pediatric health care facilities. Overall, Bill 118 s 4238 seeks to support and improve specialized pediatric health care services in the United States by providing grants to eligible entities for construction and modernization projects. This legislation aims to ensure that children have access to high-quality medical care in facilities that are equipped to meet their unique needs.

Current Status of Bill S 4238

Bill S 4238 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2024. Bill S 4238 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 2, 2024.  Bill S 4238's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3318-3319) as of May 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4238

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4238

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4238

A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within the specialized pediatric health care infrastructure, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within the specialized pediatric health care infrastructure, and for other purposes.

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