US HR2092

Bill

US HR2092

SPEAK Act of 2025 Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2025

Introduced
03/14/2025

In Committee
03/14/2025

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2025 (SPEAK Act of 2025), requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop comprehensive guidance within one year to improve healthcare information technology access for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). The guidance will cover best practices in several key areas, including facilitating interpreter use during telemedicine appointments, providing accessible instructions for telecommunications systems, improving digital patient portal access, integrating video platforms for multilingual interpretation, and creating patient materials in multiple languages. The Secretary must consult with a diverse group of stakeholders, including health IT service providers, healthcare providers, health insurers, language service companies, interpreter associations, quality certification organizations, and patient advocates. The goal is to address communication barriers that can prevent LEP individuals from effectively accessing and understanding healthcare services, particularly in telehealth and digital health contexts, ultimately promoting more equitable healthcare information access and delivery.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (17)

Monica De La Cruz (R)*, Yassamin Ansari (D), Nanette Barragán (D), Juan Ciscomani (R), Henry Cuellar (D), Gabe Evans (R), Brian Fitzpatrick (R), Julie Johnson (D), Young Kim (R), Susie Lee (D), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), Jimmy Panetta (D), Brittany Pettersen (D), David Valadao (R), Marc Veasey (D), Eugene Vindman (D), Rob Wittman (R),

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 03/14/2025)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2092/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2092/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2092/BILLS-119hr2092ih.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1768	Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act Recycling and Composting Accountability Act SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 American Music Tourism Act Deploying American Blockchains Act	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Budget, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR2263	Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
S891	Bipartisan Health Care Act Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related

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