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BillHR 6238 · 119

NIH IMPROVE Act

Introduced
Nov 20, 2025
Cosponsors
4
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve health outcomes. Requires the NIH to focus on certain areas of research to address health disparities and improve healthcare quality.

Sponsored By

Lauren Underwood
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Nov 20, 2025
  3. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects patients and researchers, as it provides funding for medical research that could lead to new treatments and improved healthcare. It particularly impacts communities with health disparities, as the research focus includes addressing these disparities.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 33%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (4)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.