To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a military and civilian partnership for trauma readiness grant program.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 2414
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T08:05:34Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation
This bill, H.R. 2414, aims to extend federal support for a grant program that fosters partnerships between military and civilian healthcare providers to improve trauma care readiness. The program focuses on enhancing skills and coordination in treating severe injuries, drawing on military expertise for civilian use.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 1291(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300d-91(g)).
- Authorizes funding for the Military and Civilian Partnership for Trauma Readiness Grant Program through fiscal years 2025 to 2029.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Updates the previous authorization period, which covered fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to a new five-year window starting in 2025.
- This extension ensures continued availability of grants without introducing new requirements, eligibility criteria, or program structures.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will continue administering the grants, promoting sustained collaboration between military branches (e.g., Department of Defense) and civilian hospitals or trauma centers.
- On Citizens: Improves civilian trauma care capabilities, potentially leading to better emergency response and higher survival rates for injury victims in communities.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though it indirectly supports U.S. military medical readiness, which could enhance global health partnerships or disaster response efforts.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Military Personnel and Agencies: Benefits from sharing trauma expertise with civilians, maintaining readiness without additional costs.
- Civilian Healthcare Providers: Hospitals, trauma centers, and medical professionals gain access to grants for training and equipment, improving local emergency services.
- Federal Government: HHS and Congress, as they oversee funding and program evaluation.
- Patients and Communities: Indirectly affected through enhanced trauma care availability, particularly in underserved or high-risk areas.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Simple reauthorization maintains the program's statutory framework under the Public Health Service Act, avoiding the need for new appropriations bills while ensuring compliance with federal grant rules.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's enumerated powers under Article I to provide for the general welfare and support military-related health initiatives.
- Political: Bipartisan introduction (by Rep. Castor and Rep. Hudson) suggests broad support for military-civilian health collaborations; no major controversies, as it focuses on continuity rather than expansion or reform.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (6)
Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]
Recent Actions
- 2025-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-03-27: Introduced in House
- 2025-03-27: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a military and civilian partnership for trauma readiness grant program. — issued 2025-03-27 — PDF (1 pages)