Bill · H.R. 4425· House(119-HR-4425)

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

Age: 69 years

Georgia

Introduced: 7/16/2025
Last activity: 7/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Earl Carter
Cosponsors: - 1 - 8

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to bolster the palliative care and hospice workforce. It seeks to increase the number of permanent faculty members across various medical and health profession programs. The legislation establishes several grant and award programs to support clinical training, physician training, and academic career development. It also authorizes funds for nursing-specific education and the dissemination of information regarding palliative care benefits. Furthermore, the bill instructs the National Institutes of Health to expand research efforts in this field.

Yes· 3 of 15

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill expands palliative and hospice care training and research to improve quality of life for those with serious illnesses.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill focuses on palliative and hospice care which is critical for seniors facing serious illnesses.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
Increased hospice and palliative care access benefits those in later life stages.