Bill · H.R. 6117· House(119-HR-6117)
Patient Device Data Access Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/18/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mikie Sherrill
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Patient Device Data Access Act of 2025. It allows the Secretary to require medical device manufacturers to share patient-specific data with patients upon their request. The bill applies to electronic devices used for diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease that are implanted and used for remote monitoring. Manufacturers may be required to provide this data in an understandable format preferred by the patient, where possible. They may also be required to publish details on their websites about what data is recorded and how to request it. Finally, manufacturers may have to notify patients about device recalls, software updates, or error messages.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7
It empowers individuals by giving them clear insight into how their medical device data is recorded, transmitted, and utilized.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6
It supports individual information rights by ensuring patients can access personal data collected by implanted devices.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill enhances consumer protection by requiring medical device manufacturers to disclose patient-specific data and safety updates.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under section 524C(b)(4)(A), manufacturers may be required to disclose patient-specific data to patients in an understandable format and, to the extent practicable, in a format preferred by the patient upon request. This is positive because it helps people easily understand their own health information.
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Under section 524C(b)(4)(B), manufacturers may be required to publish on their public websites what types of patient-specific data are recorded or transmitted by the device and accessible to the manufacturer, as well as whether and how the manufacturer utilizes patient data. This is positive because it gives people clear insight into how their data is handled.
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Under section 524C(b)(4)(E), manufacturers may be required to notify patients if their covered device is subject to a recall, has a software update, or has generated an error message. This is positive because it keeps people informed about critical safety and operational updates regarding their medical devices.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 People With Disabilities+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Veterans+4Good For Children+3Good For Young Adults+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+6Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 11/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House