Bill · H.R. 661· House(119-HR-661)
MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Vern Buchanan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to lead a program coordinating health care collaboration between the United States and Israel. This program focuses on the development and delivery of health care products and services. It includes joint research, support for start-ups, and regulatory alignment. The bill also emphasizes biological product manufacturing and digital health cooperation. A joint Health Care Collaboration Center may be established in the United States. The program is authorized for $8,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 39
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
Strengthens diplomatic and scientific ties between the US and Israel.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Strong support for start-ups and joint venture opportunities.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
Coordinates high-level collaboration between health and commerce secretaries and foreign counterparts.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-2
Creates frameworks for sharing health data, raising potential privacy concerns.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2
Facilitates the sharing of health data across international borders.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Requires new federal spending of $8 million annually through 2030.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Medical Products: The bill promotes collaboration on medical device technology, pharmaceuticals, and biological products, which can lead to better health care solutions (Section 2(b)(1)(B)).
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Lower Costs and Higher Quality: By supporting advanced manufacturing techniques for biological products, the bill aims to reduce costs, improve product quality, and increase productivity (Section 2(b)(1)(C)).
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Faster Access to Treatments: The bill pursues the accelerated development of life-saving treatments and affordable, healthier nutrition sources (Section 2(b)(7)(C)).
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Stronger Supply Chains: Strategic collaboration to create contingency plans helps prevent disruptions in the supply of biological products (Section 2(b)(7)(E)).
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Disease Prevention: Joint efforts to develop vaccines, combat infectious diseases, and share epidemiological data can improve public health (Section 2(b)(6)).
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Job Training: The bill promotes exchange programs and training to develop a skilled workforce in biological product manufacturing (Section 2(b)(7)(D)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Data Privacy Concerns: The bill seeks to develop a framework for sharing health data with the Ministry of Health of Israel (Section 2(b)(1)(D)) and promotes interoperability between the two countries' health care systems (Section 2(b)(5)(B)).
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Financial Cost: The program requires the appropriation of $8,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 (Section 2(e)).
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 Business Owners+6Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Retirees+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Students+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Billionaires+3Good For Children+3Good For High Income Households+3Good For High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Veterans+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+7Improves Diplomatic Engagement+6Improves International Trade+5Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+6Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Research Funding+5Reduces Prescription Drug Costs+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+4Improves Data Privacy-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Privacy Rights-2
- 12/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York