Bill · H.R. 2092· House(119-HR-2092)
SPEAK Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Monica De La Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 10
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SPEAK Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue specific guidance regarding telehealth and health information technology. The goal is to improve access for individuals with limited English proficiency. The Secretary must consult with various entities, including health care providers and technology companies, to develop these guidelines. The guidance covers topics such as using interpreters during telemedicine, accessing telecommunications systems, and using digital patient portals. It also addresses the provision of patient materials and appointment reminders in multiple languages.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill provides critical tools for non-English speakers, which benefits many immigrant populations.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill improves healthcare access by establishing best practices for telehealth and digital tools for non-English speakers.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill significantly benefits non-English speakers, a large demographic within the Hispanic community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Telemedicine Access: The bill seeks to establish best practices for integrating interpreters during telemedicine appointments, which could help those with limited English proficiency communicate better with doctors (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Easier Navigation of Digital Tools: By providing guidance on how to access telecommunications systems and digital patient portals, the bill aims to make it easier for non-English speakers to use online health tools (Section 2(a)(2) and 2(a)(3)).
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Better Communication of Health Information: The creation of best practices for providing patient materials, instructions, and appointment reminders in multiple languages could ensure individuals receive critical health information and prescription details in a language they understand (Section 2(a)(5)).
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Enhanced Video Call Capabilities: The bill looks at integrating video platforms that allow for multi-person calls, which can be used to include interpreters during a medical appointment (Section 2(a)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+7Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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