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BillHR 8209 · 119

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

Introduced
Apr 6, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Reauthorizes a grant program that funds health centers in schools. This program provides money to support health services for students.

Sponsored By

Paul Tonko
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 6, 2026
  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 students and schools by providing funding for on-campus health centers, which can offer medical and mental health services to students. The reauthorized program would impact schools and students who rely on these health centers for care.

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

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Cosponsors (5)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedApr 6, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Subjects
  • Health
  • Education

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.