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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to hospital infrastructure.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to provide funding for hospital infrastructure projects. The key provisions include:
1. Allowing grant funds to be used to increase hospital capacity and update medical facilities to better serve communities in need.
2. Giving priority to projects that include public health emergency preparedness or cybersecurity against cyber threats.
3. Requiring the use of American-made iron and steel products in projects receiving grants, with limited exceptions.
4. Authorizing $2 billion in annual funding for this program through fiscal year 2026.
The bill aims to improve the infrastructure and capacity of hospitals and other medical facilities to better serve their communities and enhance preparedness for public health emergencies and cyber threats.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/12/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1846/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1846/BILLS-117hr1846ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1846/BILLS-117hr1846ih.pdf.pdf |
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