Bill · H.R. 5488· House(119-HR-5488)
Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Raul Ruiz
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025," seeks to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act. The primary purpose is to extend funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians. It proposes a specific funding amount for a multi-year period. This legislation was introduced by Mr. Ruiz along with Mr. Obernolte and Ms. DeGette.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+9
The bill directly extends funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians to support Native American health needs.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill provides $160,000,000 annually to extend the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, ensuring continued medical support for targeted communities.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The bill specifically funds health programs for Native Americans, helping to address health disparities within these communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Funding for Health Programs: The bill adds a provision to provide $160,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 (Section 2). This ensures that the Special Diabetes Program for Indians has continued financial support for several years.
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Long-term Financial Availability: The added funds are designated to "remain available until expended" (Section 2). This means the money allocated to the program can be used over time to address needs rather than expiring at the end of a fiscal year.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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 Native Americans+9Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Rural Residents+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7
- 11/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Tom ColeRepublican · Oklahoma
Diana DeGetteDemocrat · Colorado
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan