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Bipartisan Health Care Act

4/4/2025, 1:48 PM

Summary 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.

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, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 891

Total Number of Sponsors
13
Democrat Sponsors
13
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 891

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 891

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

Marlon Ross profile image

Marlon Ross

394

8 months ago

So, like, this bill is supposed to help with health stuff, right? I think it's a good thing, but who really benefits from it? Like, will it actually make a difference for regular people like me? #confused #healthcare #politics

Marcelo Doyle profile image

Marcelo Doyle

428

8 months ago

I am thrilled to see bipartisan efforts being made to address healthcare in our country. This bill has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of many Americans by improving access to affordable healthcare. It is encouraging to see lawmakers coming together to find solutions that benefit all citizens. However, I am concerned about the short-term effects this bill may have on my own healthcare coverage. I will be closely monitoring how this legislation unfolds and how it may affect me personally.

Alison Kay profile image

Alison Kay

417

8 months ago

This bill is so bad, it will make healthcare worse for everyone. It's gonna cost more money and make it harder to get the care we need. I can't believe they're even considering passing this crap. It's a disaster waiting to happen.

Maxwell Wade profile image

Maxwell Wade

490

8 months ago

This bill is a joke, it's only going to make healthcare more expensive for everyone.

Stone Lamb profile image

Stone Lamb

444

8 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea, it's gonna mess things up for a lot of people. #healthcareforall

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