HR4425Referred to Committee

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-16
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
HR
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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.8% (574 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (9)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-07-16

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would increase funding and support for training programs that teach doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers how to provide palliative care—treatment focused on relieving pain and improving quality of life for seriously ill patients—and hospice services for people nearing the end of life. The goal is to expand the number of healthcare professionals with expertise in end-of-life care so more patients and families have access to these services. The bill affects medical schools, nursing programs, healthcare workers, and patients with serious illnesses or terminal conditions.

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