Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 3747
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 628.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T14:37:38Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation reauthorizes and expands the Project ECHO Grant Program under the Public Health Service Act to support training and capacity building for healthcare providers, with a specific focus on addressing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Key Provisions
- Renames the bill the "Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act" or "AADAPT Act."
- Amends Section 330N to clarify that eligible grantees include public or nonprofit private entities.
- Adds "dementia care" to the list of areas covered by the program, alongside existing topics such as palliative care.
- Extends authorization of appropriations for the program from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill updates the existing Project ECHO authority by broadening grantee eligibility language and explicitly incorporating dementia care into the program's scope. It also shifts the funding authorization period forward by five years from the prior 2022–2026 window.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The Department of Health and Human Services would continue administering grants, with extended funding authority.
- Citizens: Healthcare providers in underserved areas could gain improved access to training on dementia care, potentially benefiting patients with Alzheimer's and related conditions.
- No direct effects on international relations are outlined.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Healthcare providers and organizations seeking grants.
- Patients and families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
- Public and nonprofit entities involved in health workforce training.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill contains no provisions that alter constitutional authority, create new regulatory mandates, or introduce notable legal changes beyond routine reauthorization and program expansion.
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Sponsor
Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
Cosponsors (97)
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] and 47 more
Recent Actions
- 2026-07-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 628.
- 2026-07-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-723.
- 2026-07-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-723.
- 2026-05-21: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
- 2026-05-21: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-05-13: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2026-05-13: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-06-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2025-06-05: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-06-05: Introduced in House
- 2025-06-05: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act — issued 2025-06-05 — PDF (7 pages)
- Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act — issued 2026-07-02 — PDF (4 pages)