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BillHR 6494 · 119

Territories Health Equity Act of 2025

Introduced
Dec 5, 2025
Cosponsors
4
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 5, 2025

Bill Summary

Funds health programs to reduce disparities in US territories. Requires the government to study and address health inequities in these areas.

Sponsored By

Stacey E. Plaskett
Democrat · U.S. Virgin Islands · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 5, 2025
  3. Dec 5, 2025You 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 residents of US territories, such as Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, by potentially improving their access to healthcare and reducing health disparities. It may also impact healthcare providers and organizations in these territories by providing them with additional funding and resources.

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
5backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 75%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (4)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedDec 5, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 5, 2025
Latest ActionReferred 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.
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.