HR6494Referred to Committee

Territories Health Equity Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-05
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Stacey E. Plaskett
Stacey E. Plaskett
Democrat · VI · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (42 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

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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.

2025-12-05

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to improve healthcare access and quality in U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam by addressing gaps in health services and funding that these island communities face. The legislation likely includes provisions to increase federal healthcare funding, expand insurance coverage, and improve medical infrastructure in these territories, which have historically received less healthcare investment than the mainland. The bill would primarily affect residents of U.S. territories and healthcare providers serving those communities.

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