Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5488
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Native Americans
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-18: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-04T21:36:22Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 5488: Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025
Purpose
This legislation aims to continue federal support for diabetes prevention and treatment programs targeted at American Indian and Alaska Native populations by extending existing funding under the Public Health Service Act.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 330C(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c-3(c)(2)).
- Adds a new funding level of $160,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with funds remaining available until spent.
- Updates prior funding language by inserting the new provision after existing subparagraphs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Extends the Special Diabetes Program for Indians beyond its current authorization, which previously ended after fiscal year 2025.
- Maintains the same annual funding amount of $160,000,000 but applies it to a new five-year period.
Potential Impacts
- Supports ongoing diabetes care and research activities through the Department of Health and Human Services for affected communities.
- Provides continued resources for health services in Indian Country, potentially aiding individuals with diabetes and related conditions.
- No direct effects on international relations are outlined in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- American Indian and Alaska Native communities and individuals with diabetes.
- The Indian Health Service and other entities administering the Special Diabetes Program.
- The Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for program implementation.
- Members of Congress involved in health policy for Native populations.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill represents a straightforward extension of an existing public health program without altering core legal structures or constitutional authorities.
- It focuses on domestic health funding reauthorization and does not introduce new regulatory requirements or enforcement mechanisms.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (6)
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-18: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-09-18: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-18: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025 — issued 2025-09-18 — PDF (2 pages)