Bill · H.R. 5417· House(119-HR-5417)
Health Access Innovation Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Nikema Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Health Access Innovation Act of 2025 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to faith- or community-based organizations. These grants are intended to address persistent health inequities and chronic disease challenges. The program seeks to expand access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care. Eligible entities must be located in medically underserved communities or health professional shortage areas.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill authorizes grants to expand access to healthcare, public health services, and preventive services in underserved areas.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill targets medically underserved communities and addresses social determinants of health that often affect low-income populations.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill specifically aims to address persistent health inequities and chronic disease challenges in disproportionately affected communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of Medical Services: The Secretary may award grants to pay for necessary medical services, health screenings, tests, and preventive services (Section 2, subsection a, 1).
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Improved Access to Care: Grants can be used to expand access to health care, public health services, and the diversity of health workers (Section 2, subsection a, 2).
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Addressing Barriers to Care: The program can address social determinants of health and barriers to receiving timely and quality care (Section 2, subsection a, 2, D).
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Support for Specialized Health Workers: The bill allows for the support of community health navigators, community health workers, peer support specialists, and community health representatives (Section 2, subsection a, 3).
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Utilizing Trusted Messengers: The program supports health care professionals who work with faith- or community-based organizations as trusted messengers to support access and connection to care (Section 2, subsection a, 3, E).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned 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 Low Income Households+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Improves Pandemic Preparedness+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York