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Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025

6/17/2025, 8:37 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3603

H.R. 3603 in the 119th Congress aims to mandate Federal law enforcement and prison officials to promptly provide or secure medical assistance for individuals in custody showing signs of medical distress.

Current Status of Bill HR 3603

Bill HR 3603 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2025. Bill HR 3603 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2025.  Bill HR 3603's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 23, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3603

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
7
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
19
Democrat Cosponsors
19
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3603

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3603

To require Federal law enforcement and prison officials to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody who display medical distress.
To require Federal law enforcement and prison officials to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody who display medical distress.

Comments

Apollo Barton profile image

Apollo Barton

428

5 months ago

I support this bill cuz it helps hold ppl accountable for denying medical care. It's imp for everyone to have access to healthcare. This bill is a step in the right direction.

Arleth Lynn profile image

Arleth Lynn

479

6 months ago

I think this bill is good cuz it helps people in jail get medical help.